There are 6 ways to get from Motherwell to Rosyth by train, bus, 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 Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Rosythtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
2h 2m£16–61Drive 34.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Motherwell to Rosythcar 34.4 mi
45 min£9–13Line 242 bus, bus via Shandwick Place
- Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Maxim Business Parkbus 242
- Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Shandwick Placebus 900
- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Queens Buildingsbus X55
2h 18mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Motherwell to Rosythtaxi 34.4 mi
45 min£70–90Train, bus
- Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Queens Buildingsbus X55
2h 2m£12–80Line 242 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Maxim Business Parkbus 242
- Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Airportbus Air / ...
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Rosythbus
2h 22m
Motherwell to Rosyth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Rosyth is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Rosyth is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Rosyth. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Road and arriving at Queens Buildings via Maxim Business Park and Queensferry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Rosyth. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Rosyth via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Motherwell and Rosyth is 56 miles. The road distance is 34.6 miles.
The best way to get from Motherwell to Rosyth without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £15 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Motherwell to Rosyth, including transfers.
Motherwell to Rosyth bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Hamilton Road station.
Motherwell to Rosyth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
The best way to get from Motherwell to Rosyth is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £15 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 242 bus and bus via Shandwick Place, which costs and takes 2h 18m.
What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Rosyth, Scotland?
You can take a train from Motherwell to Rosyth via Haymarket in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton Road to Queens Buildings via Maxim Business Park, Shandwick Place, and Queensferry Street in around 2h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Motherwell to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £12–17
- 1st Class
- £21–30
Train from Haymarket to Rosyth
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £3–5
- 1st Class
- £4–7
Train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Motherwell to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £28–45
- 1st Class
- £40–55
Train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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
- £230–260
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Hamilton Road to Maxim Business Park
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Shandwick Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Maxim Business Park to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Queensferry Street to Queens Buildings
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Queens Buildings
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Rosyth
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- £70–90
Redline Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1698 266 633
- Website
- redline-cabs.co.uk
North Lanarkshire Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1698 253 000
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.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
Motherwell to Rosyth bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Maxim Business Park station.
Motherwell to Rosyth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Rosyth is 35 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Motherwell to Rosyth.
Book your Motherwell to Rosyth train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2552+ hotels available in Rosyth.
























