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How to get fromEdinburgh to Hamilton Palaceby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
    1h 31m
    £13–38

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2h 32m
    £9–14

  3. Drive 38.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hamilton Palacecar car 38.9 mi
    52 min
    £10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Hamilton Palacetaxi taxi 38.9 mi
    52 min
    £110–140

  5. Train, line 201 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bellshilltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the bus from Gardenside to Miller Streetbus bus 201 / ...
    2h 1m
    £19–32

  6. Bus, line 211 bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Miller Streetbus bus 211
    2h 48m
    £11–17

Edinburgh to Hamilton Palace by train and foot

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Hamilton Palace, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 49 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route every 20 minutes.

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