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How to get fromHamilton to Edinburgh Waverley Stationby train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Hamilton to Edinburgh Waverley Station by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    42 min
    £10–29

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Motherwell to Edinburghrideshare rideshare 37.1 mi
    1h 14m
    £7

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    2h
    £10–29

  4. Line 201 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leechlee Road to Gardensidebus bus 201
    2. Take the train from Bellshill to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2h 4m
    £18–33

  5. Line 211 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Covanburn Avenue to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 211
    2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2h 14m
    £10–19

  6. Drive 40.4 mi

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Edinburgh Waverley Stationcar car 40.4 mi
    55 min
    £10–15

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Edinburgh Waverley Stationtaxi taxi 40.4 mi
    55 min
    £260–310

Hamilton to Edinburgh Waverley Station by train

Calendar64Weekly Trains
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.1 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley 3 times a day. Tickets cost £19–28 and the journey takes 42 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 2h.

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