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 £28 - £45 and takes 6h 22m.

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 Town Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

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 Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Inverurie via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Ellon?

The distance between Hamilton and Ellon is 203 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 train which takes 6h 18m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m 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 train which takes 6h 18m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 22m.

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 Inverurie 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 558+ hotels available in Ellon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverurietrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness
6h 18m
£74–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
6h 22m
£29–44
Drive 159.2 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Elloncar 159.2 mi
2h 55m
£39–56
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 / ...
6h 25m
£31–72
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
6h 44m
£71–141

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Distance: 201.8 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverurie 6 times a week. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route hourly.

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