There are 5 ways to get from Motherwell to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train, tram, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the tram from Haymarket to Edinburgh Airporttram T50
1h 18m£29–44Line 242 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Maxim Business Parkbus 242 / ...
- Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus Air
1h 26m£8–15Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Motherwell to Edinburgh-EDI30.1 mi
35 minDrive 30.1 mi
- Drive from Motherwell to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 30.1 mi
35 min£8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Motherwell to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)taxi 30.1 mi
35 min£65–80
Motherwell to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Hamilton Road and arriving at Terminal via Maxim Business Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Motherwell 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 Motherwell and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 49 miles. The road distance is 30.3 miles.
The best way to get from Motherwell to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 18m and costs £28 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Motherwell to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
Motherwell to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Hamilton Road station.
Motherwell to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Motherwell to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Maxim Business Park station.
What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
You can take a bus from Hamilton Road to Terminal via Maxim Business Park in around 1h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Motherwell to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- 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 Hamilton Road to Maxim Business Park
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- 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 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Motherwell to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- £65–80
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
North Lanarkshire Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1698 253 000
Redline Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1698 266 633
- Website
- redline-cabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Motherwell to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 30 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Motherwell to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3100+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Motherwell and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















