There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Hamilton by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to MotherwellPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
41 min£9–75Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Motherwell36.4 mi
1h 4m£7Bus
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Portland ParkX1
1h 52mBus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to GlasgowUk090 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationX74
1h 53m£7–25Train, line 201 bus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to AirdrieEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
- Take the bus from Callon Street to Miller Street201
1h 58mDrive 39.6 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Hamilton39.6 mi
53 min£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Hamilton39.6 mi
53 min£110–140
Edinburgh to Hamilton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Hamilton is to rideshare which costs £7 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Hamilton is to train which takes 41 min and costs £9 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Portland Park via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Motherwell. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Edinburgh and Hamilton is 36 miles. The road distance is 39.9 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs £9 - £75.
The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell takes 41 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Edinburgh to Hamilton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Hamilton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Hamilton is to train which takes 41 min and costs £9 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 52m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Hamilton, Scotland?
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell 3 times a day. Tickets cost £9–13 and the journey takes 41 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Portland Park via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 52m.
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Airdrie
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01698 386 030
- mail@jmbtravel.co.uk
- Website
- jmbtravel.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Portland Park
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- http://jmbtravel.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Callon Street to Miller Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
E&I Taxis
- Phone
- +44 131 554 6775
- Website
- introducingedinburgh.com
Drymen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1360 660077
City Cabs Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 228 1211
- Website
- citycabs.co.uk
Central Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
Capital Cars
- Phone
- +44 131 777 7777
- Website
- capitalcarsscotland.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Hamilton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Hamilton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Motherwell station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Hamilton is 40 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Edinburgh to Hamilton.
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There are 1209+ hotels available in Hamilton.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh and Hamilton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.