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How to get fromEdinburgh to Hamiltonby train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Hamilton by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    39 min
    £9–30

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Motherwellrideshare rideshare 36.4 mi
    1h 4m
    £7

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Portland Parkbus bus X1
    2h 3m

  4. 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 40m
    £19–33

  5. 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 Covanburn Avenuebus bus 211
    2h 16m
    £10–18

  6. Drive 39.6 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hamiltoncar car 39.6 mi
    53 min
    £10–15

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Hamiltontaxi taxi 39.6 mi
    53 min
    £110–140

Edinburgh to Hamilton by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.1 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell 5 times a day. Tickets cost £18–26 and the journey takes 39 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Portland Park via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 3m.

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