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 7h 21m.

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, Union Square Bus Station and Town Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Ellon?

The distance between Hamilton and Ellon is 198 miles. The road distance is 160.2 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 train which takes 6h 26m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Ellon?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Ellon is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Hamilton to Ellon bus arrive?

Hamilton to Ellon bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, 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 198+ hotels available in Ellon.

Hamilton to Ellon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 267 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Ellon by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
6h 26m
£77–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9
7h 21m
£19–31
Drive 159.2 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Elloncar 159.2 mi
2h 55m
£40–58
Line 267 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Stbus 267 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverurietrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness
6h 51m
£79–146
Line 267 bus, bus, line 10 bus, line 49 bus
1. Take the bus from Park Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 263 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Market Placebus 10 / ...
5. Take the bus from Town Hall to Market Streetbus 49
8h 46m

Hamilton to Ellon by train, foot, and bus

10Weekly Services

6h 26mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 197 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.

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