There are 7 ways to get from Hamilton to Leith 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 / ...
51 min£9–75Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Motherwell to Edinburgh37.1 mi
1h 5m£7Line 242 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Watson Street to Maxim Business Park242
- Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Edinburgh, Bus Station900
1h 56mBus
- Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus StationX1
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station900
1h 57mLine 201 bus, train
- Take the bus from Leechlee Road to Gardenside201
- Take the train from Bellshill to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 3mDrive 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 Watson Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Maxim Business Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
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 First Greater Glasgow, depart from Watson Street 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 line 242 bus and bus, which costs and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Leith, Scotland?
Cross Country operates a train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley twice daily. Tickets cost £9–15 and the journey takes 51 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Watson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Maxim Business Park in around 1h 56m.
Train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Bellshill to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–15
- 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
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Watson Street to Maxim Business Park
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Leechlee Road to Gardenside
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Maxim Business Park to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JMB Travel
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- 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 First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Maxim Business Park 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 2549+ 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.