There are 6 ways to get from Ravenscraig to Edinburgh by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Shieldmuir to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
48 min£17–35Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Motherwell to Edinburgh37.2 mi
1h 5m£7Line 242 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Jerviston Court to Maxim Business Parkbus 211 / ...
- Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Princes Streetbus 900
1h 45m£9–16Line 266 bus, train
- Take the bus from Fern Street to Shotts Stationbus 266
- Take the train from Shotts to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
2h 2m£15–25Drive 36.7 mi
- Drive from Ravenscraig to Edinburghcar 36.7 mi
46 min£9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ravenscraig to Edinburghtaxi 36.7 mi
46 min£230–290
Ravenscraig to Edinburgh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ravenscraig to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs £7 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ravenscraig to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £9 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Ravenscraig to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Jerviston Court and arriving at Princes Street via Maxim Business Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shieldmuir and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Ravenscraig and Edinburgh is 42 miles. The road distance is 36.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ravenscraig to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs £17 - £35.
The train from Shieldmuir to Edinburgh Waverley takes 48 min including transfers and departs once a week.
Ravenscraig to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Jerviston Court station.
Ravenscraig to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Shieldmuir station.
The best way to get from Ravenscraig to Edinburgh is to train which takes 48 min and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 242 bus and bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Ravenscraig, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Shieldmuir to Edinburgh Waverley once a week. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jerviston Court to Princes Street via Maxim Business Park in around 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Shieldmuir to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Shotts to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Jerviston Court to Maxim Business Park
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Fern Street to Shotts Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Ravenscraig to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Maxim Business Park station.
Ravenscraig to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ravenscraig to Edinburgh is 37 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Ravenscraig to Edinburgh.
Book your Ravenscraig to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2837+ hotels available in Edinburgh.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ravenscraig and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




