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 6h 55m.

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 6h 55m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Ellon?

The distance between Hamilton and Ellon is 200 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 24m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m 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 train which takes 6h 24m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 55m.

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 520+ hotels available in Ellon.

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

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 Inverurietrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness
6h 24m
£80–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
6h 55m
£19–31
Drive 159.2 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Elloncar 159.2 mi
2h 55m
£39–56
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
6h 38m
£77–142
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Shandwick Placebus 900
2. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus M92
8h 20m
£36–52

Hamilton to Ellon by train, foot, and bus

6Weekly Services

6h 24mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hamilton to Ellon.

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Distance: 199.3 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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 £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £14–24 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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