There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Johnstone by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Johnstonetrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
52 min£11–12Drive 25.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton to Johnstonecar 25.5 mi
29 min£7–9Bus, line 38 bus
- Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to St Margarets Rectorybus 38
1h 53mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to Johnstonetaxi 25.5 mi
29 min£55–70Train, bus
- Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Rannoch Roadbus 38A / ...
2h 10m£12Line 267 bus, line 38 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Stbus 267 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to St Margarets Rectorybus 38
2h 29m
Hamilton to Johnstone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Johnstone is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Johnstone is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £6 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Johnstone. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at St Margarets Rectory via Pavillion Theatre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Johnstone. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Johnstone via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Hamilton and Johnstone is 21 miles. The road distance is 25.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Johnstone without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs £10 - £13.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Hamilton to Johnstone, including transfers.
Hamilton to Johnstone bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Burnside Lane station.
Hamilton to Johnstone train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Johnstone is to train which takes 52 min and costs £10 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus and line 38 bus, which costs and takes 1h 53m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Johnstone, Scotland?
You can take a train from Hamilton Central to Johnstone via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to St Margarets Rectory via Buchanan Bus Station and Pavillion Theatre in around 1h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Johnstone
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01698 386 030
- mail@jmbtravel.co.uk
- Website
- jmbtravel.co.uk
Bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://jmbtravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- enquiries@mcgillsbuses.co.uk
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from Pavillion Theatre to St Margarets Rectory
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Central Station to Rannoch Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Central Station to St Margarets Rectory
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Queen St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
Hamilton Toa Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1698 281 144
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Cadzow Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 891 990
- Website
- cadzowcars.com
Bridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 422 288
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More Questions & Answers
Hamilton to Johnstone bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Johnstone train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Johnstone is 26 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Hamilton to Johnstone.
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