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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Carnwath is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Carnwath is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Carnwath?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Carnwath. However, there are services departing from Townhead Street and arriving at Main Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Carnwath?

The distance between Hamilton and Carnwath is 21 miles. The road distance is 20.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Carnwath without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs £6 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 51 min to get from Hamilton to Carnwath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Carnwath bus from?

Hamilton to Carnwath bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, depart from Townhead Street station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Carnwath?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Carnwath is to train which takes 51 min and costs £6 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 17 bus and line 37 bus, which costs and takes 1h 28m.

Where does the Hamilton to Carnwath bus arrive?

Hamilton to Carnwath bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Carnwath?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Carnwath is 20 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Hamilton to Carnwath.

Where can I stay near Carnwath?

There are 255+ hotels available in Carnwath.

Hamilton to Carnwath - 5 ways to travel via train, line 17 bus, and line 37 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Carnwath by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Carstairstrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
51 min
£6–75
Drive 20.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamilton to Carnwathcar 20.3 mi
28 min
£5–7
Line 17 bus, line 37 bus
1. Take the bus from Townhead Street to Bus Stationbus 17 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 137 / ...
1h 28m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Carnwathtaxi 20.3 mi
28 min
£45–55
Bus, line 37 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 137 / ...
1h 44m

Hamilton to Carnwath by train and bus

53Weekly Services

51 minAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 21 mi
Duration: 51 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Motherwell to Carstairs every 4 hours. Tickets cost £6–17 and the journey takes 22 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townhead Street to Main Street via Bus Station in around 1h 28m.

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