4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Motherwell to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
46 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Motherwell to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motherwell to Edinburgh will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 6 trains that leave Motherwell for Edinburgh every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G011488:040h52Motherwell station (MTH)8:56Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£101One-way0 changes- W298737:060h46Motherwell station (MTH)7:52Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£101One-way0 changes
C155967:211h05Motherwell station (MTH)8:26Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£131One-way0 changes- L88503 · W842307:161h33Motherwell station (MTH)8:49Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£131One-way1 change
- L88537 · W842668:191h30Motherwell station (MTH)9:49Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£131One-way1 change
- W298737:060h46Motherwell station (MTH)7:52Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£101One-way0 changes
- G011488:040h52Motherwell station (MTH)8:56Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£101One-way0 changes
- C155967:211h05Motherwell station (MTH)8:26Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£131One-way0 changes
- L88519 · L882347:471h21Motherwell station (MTH)9:08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£131One-way1 change
- L88537 · W842668:191h30Motherwell station (MTH)9:49Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£131One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Motherwell to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Motherwell to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 53 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£13 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Motherwell to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Motherwell to Edinburgh trains for today, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| L88589 · L88242 | On time 9:47 Motherwell station (MTH) | 1h23 | 11:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| L87093 | On time 10:05 Motherwell station (MTH) | 0h55 | 11:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C14943 · L88247 | On time 10:48 Motherwell station (MTH) | 1h14 | 12:02 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| L88671 · L88250 | On time 11:52 Motherwell station (MTH) | 1h19 | 13:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 22 July | |||||
| W29873 | 7:06 Motherwell station (MTH) | 0h46 | 7:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L88503 · W84230 | 7:16 Motherwell station (MTH) | 1h33 | 8:49 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| C15596 | 7:21 Motherwell station (MTH) | 1h05 | 8:26 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L88519 · L88234 | 7:47 Motherwell station (MTH) | 1h21 | 9:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01148 | 8:04 Motherwell station (MTH) | 0h52 | 8:56 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L88537 · W84266 | 8:19 Motherwell station (MTH) | 1h30 | 9:49 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Motherwell to Edinburgh
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Trains from Motherwell to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 45m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 5:33 |
Last train 23:27 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
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FAQs: Motherwell to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Motherwell to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Motherwell and Edinburgh
Most Motherwell to Edinburgh trains use the Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Motherwell and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Motherwell station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Motherwell from Motherwell city centre
Motherwell train station facilities and services
Motherwell has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Motherwell.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Motherwell.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Motherwell. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Motherwell: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Motherwell: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Motherwell: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Airbles from Motherwell city centre
Airbles train station facilities and services
Airbles has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Airbles.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Airbles: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Airbles: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Airbles: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Accessible to all platforms - ramps to both platforms and connecting roadbridge between platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Park from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Park train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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