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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Ellon is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Ellon is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Ellon?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Ellon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Ellon?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Ellon. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Aberdeen via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Ellon?

The distance between Hamilton and Ellon is 179 miles. The road distance is 160.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Ellon without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs £22 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Hamilton to Ellon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Ellon bus from?

Hamilton to Ellon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Ellon train from?

Hamilton to Ellon train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Ellon?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Ellon is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Hamilton to Ellon bus arrive?

Hamilton to Ellon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Ellon train arrive?

Hamilton to Ellon train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Ellon?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Ellon is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Hamilton to Ellon.

Where can I stay near Ellon?

There are 532+ hotels available in Ellon.

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
4h 36m
£22–35
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
4h 53m
£73–147
Drive 159.2 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Elloncar 159.2 mi
2h 55m
£40–57
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane GLA - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Market Streetbus
6h 20m
£89–293
Bus via Dundee
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
4h 39m
£34–61

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Distance: 177.6 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route hourly. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h 43m.

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