There are 5 ways to get from Alloa to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X74
1h 21m£18–30Line 51 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shillinghill to Bus Stationbus 51
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Portland Parkbus X1
2h 12m£9–15Drive 36.4 mi
- Drive from Alloa to Hamiltoncar 36.4 mi
40 min£9–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alloa to Hamiltontaxi 36.4 mi
40 min£160–200Train
- Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Centraltrain Dalmuir - Larkhall / ...
1h 34m£18–31
Alloa to Hamilton by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alloa to Hamilton is to line 51 bus and bus which costs £9 - £15 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Alloa to Hamilton is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Alloa to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Shillinghill and arriving at Portland Park via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Alloa to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Alloa and arriving at Hamilton Central via Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Alloa and Hamilton is 50 miles. The road distance is 36.6 miles.
The best way to get from Alloa to Hamilton without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 21m and costs £18 - £30.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Alloa to Hamilton, including transfers.
Alloa to Hamilton bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Shillinghill station.
Alloa to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Alloa station.
The best way to get from Alloa to Hamilton is to line 51 bus and bus which takes 2h 12m and costs £9 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 1h 34m.
What companies run services between Alloa, Scotland and Hamilton, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Shillinghill to Portland Park via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alloa to Hamilton Central via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 1h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- ScotRail
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- £160–200
Buchan Town Cars
- Phone
- +44 1259 213 215
- Website
- buchantowncars.co.uk
Ciarascars Alloa
- Phone
- +44 7909 090 363
- Website
- ciarascarsalloa.business.site
Elite Cars
- Phone
- +44 1259 721 100
Lee's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1259 214 221
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More Questions & Answers
Alloa to Hamilton bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Bus Station.
Alloa to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alloa to Hamilton is 37 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Alloa to Hamilton.
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