There are 7 ways to get from Hamilton to Leith by train, bus, rideshare, tram, 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 / ...
51 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 Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus StationUk090 / ...
2h 4mLine 201 bus, train
- Take the bus from Leechlee Road to Bank Street201
- Take the train from Airdrie to Edinburgh WaverleyHelensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2h 14mLine 201 bus, bus, tram
- Take the bus from Leechlee Road to Bus Stance201
- Take the bus from Bus Stance to Airport902
- Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Foot of the WalkT50
3h 28mDrive 41.5 mi
- Drive from Hamilton to Leith41.5 mi
59 min£11–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to Leith41.5 mi
59 min£120–150
Hamilton to Leith by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Leith is to rideshare which costs £7 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Leith is to train which takes 51 min and costs £9 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station 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 51 min.
The distance between Hamilton and Leith is 36 miles. The road distance is 41.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Leith without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs £9 - £75.
The train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley takes 51 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Hamilton to Leith bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Burnside Lane station.
Hamilton to Leith train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Motherwell station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Leith is to train which takes 51 min and costs £9 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Leith, Scotland?
Cross Country operates a train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley twice daily. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 51 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow in around 2h 4m.
Train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- 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
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Airdrie to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 49 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
- £220–260
- Phone
- 0131 475 0177
- info@edinburghtrams.com
- Website
- edinburghtrams.com
Tram from Edinburgh Airport to Foot of the Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- https://edinburghtrams.com/
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- 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 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, Bus Station
- 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 Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Leechlee Road to Bank Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Leechlee Road to Bus Stance
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Stance to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- 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
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- £120–150
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 Leith bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Leith train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Leith is 42 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Hamilton to Leith.
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There are 2559+ hotels available in Leith.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hamilton and Leith. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.