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There are 6 ways to get from Alloa to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Centraltrain train Dalmuir - Larkhall / ...
    1h 34m
    £18–30

  2. Drive  36.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alloa to Hamiltoncar car 36.4 mi
    40 min
    £9–13

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shillinghill to Forth Valley Royal Hospitalbus bus H1
    2. Take the bus from Forth Valley Royal Hospital to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Portland Parkbus bus X1
    2h 6m
    £10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alloa to Hamiltontaxi taxi 36.4 mi
    40 min
    £160–200

  5. Train, line 267 bus

    1. Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Stationbus bus 267 / ...
    2h 9m
    £18–29

  6. Line 52 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Shillinghill to Bus Stationbus bus 52 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M8 / ...
    2h 21m
    £11–18

Alloa to Hamilton by train and foot

Calendar220Weekly Services
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Alloa, Scotland and Hamilton, Scotland?

You can take a train from Alloa to Hamilton Central via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shillinghill to Portland Park via Forth Valley Royal Hospital and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 6m.

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