There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Dunblane 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
best- Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Bowling Greenbus Ember
1h 40m£8–12Train
- Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblanetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2h£17–29Drive 34.9 mi
- Drive from Hamilton to Dunblanecar 34.9 mi
37 min£9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to Dunblanetaxi 34.9 mi
37 min£150–190Bus via Police Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Police Stationbus M8
2h 5m£8–19Line 267 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 267 / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblanetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2h 36m£17–28
Hamilton to Dunblane by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Dunblane is to bus which costs £8 - £12 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Dunblane is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Dunblane. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Dunblane Bowling Green via Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Dunblane. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Dunblane via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Hamilton and Dunblane is 48 miles. The road distance is 35.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Dunblane without a car is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs £8 - £12.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Hamilton to Dunblane, including transfers.
Hamilton to Dunblane bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Burnside Lane station.
Hamilton to Dunblane train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Dunblane is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs £8 - £12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £29 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Dunblane, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Dunblane Bowling Green via Buchanan Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamilton Central to Dunblane via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblane
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblane
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01698 386 030
- mail@jmbtravel.co.uk
- Website
- JMB Travel
Bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- JMB Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- JMB Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Bowling Green
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Police Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Police Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–12
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- £150–190
Bridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 422 288
Cadzow Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 891 990
- Website
- cadzowcars.com
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Hamilton Toa Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1698 281 144
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Booking & Getting There
Hamilton to Dunblane bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Dunblane train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Dunblane is 35 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Hamilton to Dunblane.
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