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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 Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    1h 9m
    £12–32

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2h 13m
    £8–17

  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 / ...
    1h 56m
    £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 24m
    £9–18

Edinburgh to Hamilton Palace by bus and foot

Calendar274Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell 5 times a day. Tickets cost £18–27 and the journey takes 39 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route every 10 minutes.

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