There are 6 ways to get from Motherwell to University of Edinburgh by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
57 min£11–29Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Motherwell to Edinburgh37.1 mi
1h 15m£7Line 242 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Maxim Business Parkbus 242 / ...
- Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Princes Streetbus 900
2h 3m£9–16Line 266 bus, train
- Take the bus from Watson Street to Shotts Stationbus 266
- Take the train from Shotts to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
2h 21m£15–27Drive 37.4 mi
- Drive from Motherwell to University of Edinburghcar 37.4 mi
49 min£9–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Motherwell to University of Edinburghtaxi 37.4 mi
49 min£240–290
Motherwell to University of Edinburgh by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to University of Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs £7 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Motherwell to University of Edinburgh is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to University of Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Road and arriving at Princes Street via Maxim Business Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Motherwell and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Motherwell and University of Edinburgh is 37 miles. The road distance is 37.6 miles.
The best way to get from Motherwell to University of Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £29.
The train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley takes 42 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Motherwell to University of Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Hamilton Road station.
Motherwell to University of Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Motherwell station.
The best way to get from Motherwell to University of Edinburgh is to train which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £29. Alternatively, you can line 242 bus and bus, which costs £9 - £17 and takes 2h 3m.
What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and University of Edinburgh, 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 Hamilton Road to University of Edinburgh via Maxim Business Park and Princes Street in around 2h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Shotts to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- 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
Bus from Watson Street to Shotts Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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 Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–12
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Motherwell to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- £240–290
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 University of Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Maxim Business Park station.
Motherwell to University of Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to University of Edinburgh is 38 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Motherwell to University of Edinburgh.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Motherwell and University of Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.