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 WaverleyGlasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
52 min£9–75Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Motherwell to Edinburgh37.1 mi
1h 5m£7Bus
- Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus StationX1
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
1h 47mLine 201 bus, train
- Take the bus from Leechlee Road to Bank Street201
- Take the train from Airdrie to Edinburgh WaverleyHelensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2h 11mDrive 40.1 mi
- Drive from Hamilton to Edinburgh40.1 mi
53 min£10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to Edinburgh40.1 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 train which takes 52 min and costs £9 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Motherwell and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Hamilton and Edinburgh is 36 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 52 min and costs £9 - £75.
The train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley takes 52 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Hamilton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Burnside Lane station.
Hamilton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Motherwell station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 52 min and costs £9 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 47m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
Cross Country operates a train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley 3 times a day. Tickets cost £9–15 and the journey takes 52 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 47m.
Train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Airdrie to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times 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
- 01698 386 030
- mail@jmbtravel.co.uk
- Website
- jmbtravel.co.uk
Bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- http://jmbtravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Leechlee Road to Bank 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 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 JMB Travel, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, 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.