How to travel from Edinburgh to Motherwell

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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Motherwell

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Motherwell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 32 miles (53 km)

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$19

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$57

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1h 19m

Average total duration

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49m

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1h 1m

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The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Motherwell is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

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

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Motherwell costing on average $19 (€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 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Motherwell including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Edinburgh to Motherwell among Omio's users.

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from Edinburgh to Motherwell

How to get from Edinburgh to Motherwell by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Motherwell is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    6:07 PM0h58
    Edinburgh
    7:05 PMMotherwell
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    6:07 PM0h58
    Edinburgh
    7:05 PMMotherwell
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    6:07 PM0h58
    Edinburgh
    7:05 PMMotherwell
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    1:26 PM0h59
    Edinburgh
    2:25 PMMotherwell
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Motherwell

Travel to Motherwell easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Motherwell.

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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 $6 (€5).

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

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Motherwell costing on average $19 (€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 30m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Motherwell is approximately 32 miles (53 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Motherwell is:
  • Around 61 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 Scotrail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Motherwell by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Motherwell:
  • 1 direct trains per day with 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.

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