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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Motherwell (MTH)

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41

train journeys
per day

33

miles (53 kms)

38 mins

fastest journey

06:25 / 00:01

first / last train

11

direct trains

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Motherwell (MTH)

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On a typical weekday there are 41 scheduled rail journeys between Edinburgh Waverley and Motherwell , with 11 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 30 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell is approximately 33 miles (53 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 36 mins.

ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Motherwell.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell. The fastest journey time on this route takes 38 mins.

Journeys from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:25
    38 mins Direct
    07:03
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Motherwell
    Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:28
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    07:46
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Motherwell
    Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:39
    54 mins Direct
    08:33
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Motherwell
    Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:57
    1 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    09:19
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Motherwell
    Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:05
    1 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    09:37
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Motherwell
    Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:26
    1 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    09:46
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Motherwell
    Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:58
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    10:16
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Motherwell
    Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:05
    1 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    10:37
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Motherwell
    Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:20
    42 mins Direct
    11:02
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Motherwell
    Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:59
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    12:16
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Motherwell
    Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:04
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    12:37
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Motherwell
    Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:01
    1 hrs 2 mins Direct
    13:03
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Motherwell
    Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:04
    1 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    13:36
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Motherwell
    Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:15
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    14:02
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Motherwell
    Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:57
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    14:14
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Motherwell
    Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:04
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    14:37
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Motherwell
    Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:51
    49 mins Direct
    14:40
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Motherwell
    Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:56
    1 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    15:11
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Motherwell
    Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:04
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    15:37
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Motherwell
    Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:55
    1 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    16:16
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Motherwell
    Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell

About Edinburgh Waverley Station

Station name Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Address Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 22:00
Saturday 06:00 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Motherwell Station

Station name Motherwell (MTH)
Address Motherwell station, Muir Street, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 1BL
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:30 - 21:30
Tuesday 05:30 - 21:30
Wednesday 05:30 - 21:30
Thursday 05:30 - 21:30
Friday 05:30 - 21:30
Saturday 05:30 - 21:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Motherwell

The travel time between Edinburgh Waverley and Motherwell by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 36 mins & the fastest journey takes 38 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Motherwell vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 41 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:25, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:01.

First class tickets on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Motherwell typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Motherwell can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 11 direct services per day from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell

ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Motherwell.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Motherwell, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.