What is the cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Hamilton?

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Hamilton is to bus which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Hamilton?

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Hamilton is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Hamilton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Academy Street and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Motherwell via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Hamilton?

The distance between Dumfries and Hamilton is 68 miles. The road distance is 63.8 miles.

How do I travel from Dumfries to Hamilton without a car?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Hamilton without a car is to bus which takes 1h 44m and costs £9 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Dumfries to Hamilton?

The bus from Academy Street to Bus Station takes 1h 44m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Hamilton bus from?

Dumfries to Hamilton bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Academy Street station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Hamilton train from?

Dumfries to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Train or bus from Dumfries to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Hamilton is to bus which takes 1h 44m and costs £9 - £14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £21 - £90 and takes 2h 12m.

Where does the Dumfries to Hamilton bus arrive?

Dumfries to Hamilton bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Dumfries to Hamilton train arrive?

Dumfries to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Hamilton is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Dumfries to Hamilton.

How do I get a train ticket from Dumfries to Hamilton?

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Where can I stay near Hamilton?

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Dumfries to Hamilton - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Dumfries to Hamilton by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Academy Street to Bus Stationbus X74
1h 44m
£9–14
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 12m
£21–88
Drive 63.5 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Hamiltoncar 63.5 mi
1h 11m
£16–22

Dumfries to Hamilton by bus

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 68 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Academy Street to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Motherwell via Carlisle in around 2h 12m.

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