How to travel from Edinburgh to Motherwell

There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Motherwell including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Motherwell is a bus with an average price of €5.

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Motherwell:

A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Motherwell costing on average €15.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Motherwell is by train with an average journey time of 49m.

Other travel options to Motherwell take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 15m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Motherwell is approximately 32 miles (53 km).

The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Motherwell is:

• Around 91 buses per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Motherwell as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Motherwell:

• Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Motherwell station (MTH).
• Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) and arrive in Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Motherwell, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Motherwell by bus.
• Travel with Scotrail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Motherwell by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Motherwell with the following travel companies:

• 89 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 1 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, ScotRail.

Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Motherwell often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Blackpool, Glasgow, Liverpool. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Motherwell and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Motherwell to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

For a fulfilling visit to Motherwell, plan to spend around 1 to 2 days. This allows enough time to explore key attractions like Strathclyde Country Park, the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Falls of Clyde, and the local museums.