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There are 6 ways to get from Elgin to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Aberdeen

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    5h 45m
    £45–118

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus bus M96
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M10
    6h 12m
    £24–48

  3. Drive 176.9 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Hamiltoncar car 176.9 mi
    3h 29m
    £43–62

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    5h 10m
    £90–194

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Haymarkettrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Airdrietrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
    6h 10m
    £67–124

  6. Bus via Elgin West Road

    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    6h 36m

Elgin to Hamilton by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Hamilton, Scotland?

You can take a train from Elgin to Hamilton Central via Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Portland Park via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 12m.

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