There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Motherwell 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 Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
41 min£9–75Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Motherwell36.4 mi
1h 4m£7Bus, line 242 bus
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Maxim Business Parkbus 900
- Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Pollock Streetbus 242
1h 50mBus, line 201 bus
- Take the bus from Airport to Manse Placebus 902
- Take the bus from Callon Street to Muir Streetbus 201
3h 12mDrive 36.6 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Motherwellcar 36.6 mi
48 min£9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Motherwelltaxi 36.6 mi
48 min£100–130
Edinburgh to Motherwell by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Motherwell is to rideshare which costs £7 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Motherwell is to train which takes 41 min and costs £9 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Pollock Street via Maxim Business Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
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 Motherwell is 36 miles. The road distance is 36.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Motherwell 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 Motherwell bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Motherwell train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Motherwell is to train which takes 41 min and costs £9 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 242 bus, which costs and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Motherwell, Scotland?
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell 3 times a day. Tickets cost £9–10 and the journey takes 41 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Pollock Street via Maxim Business Park in around 1h 50m.
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
_(2).jpg "Train Exterior")
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- 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 14m
- Frequency
- Once 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 Maxim Business Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Maxim Business Park to Pollock Street
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Callon Street to Muir Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Airport to Manse Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- 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
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- £100–130
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
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Motherwell bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Maxim Business Park station.
Edinburgh to Motherwell train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Motherwell station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Motherwell is 37 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Edinburgh to Motherwell.
Book your Edinburgh to Motherwell train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1221+ hotels available in Motherwell.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh and Motherwell. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.