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 £19 - £35 and takes 4h 50m.

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 to Ellon. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Market Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

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 50m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m 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.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Ellon?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Ellon is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Hamilton to Ellon bus arrive?

Hamilton to Ellon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus 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 528+ hotels available in Ellon.

Hamilton to Ellon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Ellon by bus, train, or car

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
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
4h 50m
£19–31
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
4h 58m
£73–133
Drive 159.2 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Elloncar 159.2 mi
2h 55m
£39–56
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Haymarket Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Bridge of Don Park and Ridebus Ember
7h 18m
£30–44

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hamilton to Ellon.

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Distance: 178.3 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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 15 minutes. Tickets cost £14–24 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 43m.

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