What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton is to bus and line 26 bus which costs £11 - £16 and takes 2h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Cockenzie and Port Seton?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Park Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton?

The distance between Hamilton and Cockenzie and Port Seton is 54 miles. The road distance is 52.7 miles.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £14 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton bus from?

Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £14 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 26 bus, which costs £11 - £16 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton bus arrive?

Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Shandwick Place station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton is 53 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton.

Where can I stay near Cockenzie and Port Seton?

There are 2328+ hotels available in Cockenzie and Port Seton.

Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
2h 25m
£14–81
Bus, line 26 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Place900
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Park RoadN26 / ...
2h 54m
£12–15
Drive 52.4 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton52.4 mi
58 min
£13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton52.4 mi
58 min
£110–140
Train, line 26 bus
1. Take the train from Bellshill to HaymarketGlasgow Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Park Road26
3h 8m
£16

Hamilton to Cockenzie and Port Seton by train and bus

54Weekly Services

2h 25mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 53.9 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Cockenzie and Port Seton, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley 5 times a day. Tickets cost £13–24 and the journey takes 57 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Park Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Shandwick Place in around 2h 54m.

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