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How to get from Motherwell to Edinburgh by bus and train?
From Motherwell to Edinburgh by bus and train
To get from Motherwell to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the 42A bus from Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell station to Cairnhill Road, Cairnhill station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Airdrie station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.
94min
42A
Leaves from Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationMotherwell - 242AWait for bus42AAirdrie
- 3
Ride to bus stationCairnhill Road, CairnhillID 616096621 min - 4
Walk to train stationAirdrie20 m • 1 min - 5SCOTRAILWait for trainSCOTRAILEdinburgh
- 6Ride to train stationEdinburgh58 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
From Motherwell to Edinburgh by bus
To get from Motherwell to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 42A bus from Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell station to Holytown Medical Centre, Holytown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally take the 900 bus from Harthill Services, Harthill station to Princes Street (West), Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.
114min
42A235900Leaves from Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationMotherwell
- 242AWait for bus42AAirdrie
- 3Ride to bus stationHolytown Medical Centre, HolytownID 61604108 min
- 4235Wait for bus235Harthill
- 5Ride to bus stationHarthill Services, HarthillID 6160164821 min
- 6Walk to bus stationHarthill Services, HarthillID 61601682720 m • 10 min
- 7900Wait for bus900Edinburgh
- 8Ride to bus stationPrinces Street (West), EdinburghID 620020622045 min
- 9Walk toEdinburgh700 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Motherwell to Edinburgh
The distance between Motherwell, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 66.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Motherwell to Edinburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Motherwell
Motherwell is located at Motherwell, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Milton Street, Motherwell.
Train stations close to Motherwell:
- Bellshill
- Carfin
- Shieldmuir
Bus stations close to Motherwell:
- Milton Street, Motherwell
- Muir Street, Motherwell
- High Road, Motherwell
Public transport stations close to Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Museum Of Childhood, Canongate.
Train stations close to Edinburgh:
- Edinburgh
Bus stations close to Edinburgh:
- Museum Of Childhood, Canongate
- Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
- Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
Related Routes
- Aberdeen to Edinburgh
- Aberfeldy to Edinburgh
- Aberfoyle to Edinburgh
- Ballater to Edinburgh
- Bannockburn to Edinburgh
- Blackburn (West Lothian) to Edinburgh
- Blairgowrie to Edinburgh
- Carnwath to Edinburgh
- Castle Douglas to Edinburgh
- Chapelhall to Edinburgh
- Comrie (Fife) to Edinburgh
- Crail to Edinburgh
- Cupar to Edinburgh
- Dalkeith to Edinburgh
- Dollar to Edinburgh
- Drymen to Edinburgh
- Ellon to Edinburgh
- Forfar to Edinburgh
- Fort Augustus to Edinburgh
- Gourock to Edinburgh
From Motherwell to Edinburgh by bus
To get from Motherwell to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 42A bus from Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell station to Holytown Medical Centre, Holytown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally take the 900 bus from Harthill Services, Harthill station to Princes Street (West), Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.
114min
42A235900Leaves from Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationMotherwell
- 242AWait for bus42AAirdrie
- 3Ride to bus stationHolytown Medical Centre, HolytownID 61604108 min
- 4235Wait for bus235Harthill
- 5Ride to bus stationHarthill Services, HarthillID 6160164821 min
- 6Walk to bus stationHarthill Services, HarthillID 61601682720 m • 10 min
- 7900Wait for bus900Edinburgh
- 8Ride to bus stationPrinces Street (West), EdinburghID 620020622045 min
- 9Walk toEdinburgh700 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Motherwell to Edinburgh?
The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 42A, Bus line SCOTRAIL.
What is the alternative route to get from Motherwell to Edinburgh?
The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 42A, Bus line 235, Bus line 900.
Is there a direct bus between Motherwell and Edinburgh in Scotland?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.
Which bus line goes from Motherwell to Edinburgh in Scotland?
The 42A bus line goes from Airdrie station near Motherwell to Cairnhill Road, Cairnhill station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Cairnhill Road, Cairnhill station near Edinburgh in Scotland
How long does it take to travel from Motherwell to Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train?
The total travel time between Motherwell and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 1 hr 34 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Motherwell to get to Edinburgh in Scotland?
Get on the 42A bus from the Airdrie stop near Motherwell in Scotland.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Motherwell and Edinburgh in Scotland?
Get off the bus at the Cairnhill Road, Cairnhill station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.
When is the first train from Motherwell to Edinburgh in Scotland?
The first train from Motherwell to Edinburgh in Scotland is London North Eastern Railway. It leaves the Motherwell station at 08:04.