There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Edinburgh 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 Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
55 min£9–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus Uk090
2h 4m£7–11Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Motherwell to Edinburgh37.1 mi
1h 5m£7Line 266 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shotts Stationbus 266
- Take the train from Shotts to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
2h 20mDrive 40.1 mi
- Drive from Hamilton to Edinburghcar 40.1 mi
53 min£10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to Edinburghtaxi 40.1 mi
53 min£110–140
Hamilton to Edinburgh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs £7 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £9 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh - Princes Street via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Motherwell and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Hamilton and Edinburgh is 44 miles. The road distance is 40.3 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs £9 - £75.
The train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley takes 55 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Hamilton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Hamilton to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 55 min and costs £9 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £11 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–24 and the journey takes 55 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh - Princes Street via Glasgow in around 2h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Shotts to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–11
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- 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
- £230–260
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 01698 386 030
- mail@jmbtravel.co.uk
- Website
- jmbtravel.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Shotts Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Motherwell to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
Hamilton Toa Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1698 281 144
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Cadzow Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 891 990
- Website
- cadzowcars.com
Bridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 422 288
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More Questions & Answers
Hamilton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Edinburgh is 40 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Hamilton to Edinburgh.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hamilton and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.