What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Alloa?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Alloa is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Alloa?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Alloa is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Alloa?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Alloa via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Alloa?

The distance between Hamilton and Alloa is 50 miles. The road distance is 36.2 miles.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Alloa without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Alloa without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 40m and costs £14 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Alloa?

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Hamilton to Alloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Alloa bus from?

Hamilton to Alloa bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Alloa train from?

Hamilton to Alloa train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Alloa?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Alloa is to bus which takes 2h 6m and costs £8 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £20 and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Hamilton to Alloa bus arrive?

Hamilton to Alloa bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Alloa train arrive?

Hamilton to Alloa train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Alloa is 36 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Hamilton to Alloa.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamilton to Alloa?

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Where can I stay near Alloa?

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Hamilton to Alloa - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
1h 40m
£15–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
2h 6m
£9–15
Drive 36 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Alloacar 36 mi
40 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Alloataxi 36 mi
40 min
£75–95
Train
1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
1h 47m
£18–19
Line 267 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Stbus 267 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
2h 12m

Hamilton to Alloa by bus, foot, and train

222Weekly Services

1h 40mAverage Duration

£15Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hamilton to Alloa.

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Distance: 49.3 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamilton Central to Alloa via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 47m.

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