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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, while a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Edinburgh to Motherwell
Compare the available ways to get from Edinburgh to Motherwell, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Motherwell:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Motherwell costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Motherwell take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €30. The journey takes 1h 3m versus 1h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Motherwell
How to get from Edinburgh to Motherwell by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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
6:39 PM 0h42 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South 7:21 PM Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
6:39 PM 0h42 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South 7:21 PM Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
7:37 PM 0h39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South 8:16 PM Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C14667
10:20 AM 0h43 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 11:03 AM Motherwell station (MTH) €17 1 One-way 0 transfers - C14893 · L88600
7:59 AM 1h18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 9:17 AM Motherwell station (MTH) €17 1 One-way 1 transfer - L88237 · L88641
8:58 AM 1h19 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 10:17 AM Motherwell station (MTH) €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
7:24 AM 0h42 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South 8:06 AM Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:39 AM 0h42 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South 7:21 AM Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:09 AM 0h42 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South 6:51 AM Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Motherwell:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Motherwell costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Motherwell take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
- Around 114 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) and arrive in Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow).
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Motherwell station (MTH).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Motherwell by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, CrossCountry to go to Motherwell by train.
- 114 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Scotrail, CrossCountry.
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