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How to get fromHamilton to Alloaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
    1h 40m
    £20–37

  2. Drive 36 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Alloacar car 36 mi
    39 min
    £9–13

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    1h 58m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Alloataxi taxi 36 mi
    39 min
    £75–95

  5. Bus, train via Burnside Lane

    1. Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
    1h 42m

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain train Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
    1h 48m
    £22–42

  7. Bus, line 51 bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X36 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance A to Shillinghillbus bus 51
    2h 53m
    £11–18

Hamilton to Alloa by bus, foot, and train

Calendar219Weekly Services
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamilton Central to Alloa via Glasgow Central Low Level, West Nile Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 48m.

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