There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Linlithgow by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 19m£15–28Drive 26.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton to Linlithgowcar 26.4 mi
40 min£7–10Train
- Take the train from Hamilton Central to Cumbernauldtrain Dalmuir - Cumbernauld / ...
- Take the train from Cumbernauld to Linlithgowtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 57m£13–26Line 267 bus, train
- Take the bus from Park Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 263 / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2h 9m£16–30Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to Linlithgowtaxi 26.4 mi
40 min£55–70Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
- Take the bus from Weir Street to Crossbus X38
2h 49m£9–14
Hamilton to Linlithgow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Linlithgow is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Linlithgow is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Weir Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Linlithgow via Cumbernauld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Hamilton and Linlithgow is 43 miles. The road distance is 26.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Linlithgow without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 19m and costs £14 - £28.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Hamilton to Linlithgow, including transfers.
Hamilton to Linlithgow bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Linlithgow is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £13 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £14 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Linlithgow, Scotland?
You can take a train from Hamilton Central to Linlithgow via Cumbernauld in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cross via Buchanan Bus Station, Grahamston Station, and Weir Street in around 2h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgow
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Hamilton Central to Cumbernauld
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Cumbernauld to Linlithgow
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- 01698 386 030
- mail@jmbtravel.co.uk
- Website
- jmbtravel.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://jmbtravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Park Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
Bus from Weir Street to Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 40 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 Linlithgow bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Grahamston Station.
Hamilton to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cumbernauld station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Linlithgow is 27 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Hamilton to Linlithgow.
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