There are 7 ways to get from Hamilton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus, train, tram, 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.
Line 242 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Motherwell station to Maxim Business Parkbus 242 / ...
- Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus Air
1h 17m£8–15Train, tram
- Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the tram from Haymarket to Edinburgh Airporttram T50
1h 18m£29–44Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Hamilton to Edinburgh-EDI33.1 mi
40 minDrive 33.1 mi
- Drive from Hamilton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 33.1 mi
40 min£8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)taxi 33.1 mi
40 min£70–85Bus
- Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
1h 32mLine 211 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Covanburn Avenue to Maxim Business Parkbus 211
- Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus Air
1h 34m£9–16
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to line 242 bus and bus which costs £8 - £16 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Motherwell station and arriving at Terminal via Maxim Business Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Hamilton and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 36 miles. The road distance is 33.3 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to line 242 bus and bus which takes 1h 17m and costs £8 - £16.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Hamilton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
Hamilton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Motherwell station.
Hamilton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Hamilton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Maxim Business Park station.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
You can take a bus from Motherwell station to Terminal via Maxim Business Park in around 1h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Motherwell to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Motherwell to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0131 338 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
Tram from Haymarket to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Motherwell station to Maxim Business Park
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Covanburn Avenue to Maxim Business Park
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £5–11
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £5–11
- Phone
- 01698 386 030
- [email protected]
- Website
- JMB Travel
Bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JMB Travel
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Hamilton to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- £70–85
Bridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 422 288
Cadzow Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 891 990
- Website
- cadzowcars.com
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Hamilton Toa Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1698 281 144
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More Questions & Answers
Hamilton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 33 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Hamilton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3099+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hamilton and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















