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How to get fromHamilton to Elginby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Elgin by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to AberdeentrainGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
    5h 50m
    £45–118

  2. Bus via Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3busM10
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie PlacebusM96
    6h 28m
    £27–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetbusE8
    2. Take the bus from Union Street to Braelossie PlacebusE7
    6h 2m

  4. Drive 176.7 mi

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Elgincar176.7 mi
    3h 28m
    £43–63

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)planeGLA - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
    6h 5m
    £86–224

  6. Line 267 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Stbus267 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ElgintrainGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    6h 14m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Hamilton Central to Elgin via Argyle Street, Glasgow Queen Street, and Aberdeen in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Braelossie Place via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 6h 2m.

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