There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Linlithgow 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 Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 29m£21–22Drive 26.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton to Linlithgowcar 26.4 mi
40 min£7–10Line 267 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Stbus 267 / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 54mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to Linlithgowtaxi 26.4 mi
40 min£55–70Bus
- Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
- Take the bus from Weir Street to Crossbus X38
2h 52m
Hamilton to Linlithgow by train and foot
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 to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Weir Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Linlithgow via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Hamilton and Linlithgow is 41 miles. The road distance is 26.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Linlithgow without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £20 - £23.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Hamilton to Linlithgow, including transfers.
Hamilton to Linlithgow bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Burnside Lane 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 29m and costs £20 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Linlithgow, Scotland?
You can take a train from Hamilton Central to Linlithgow via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Cross via Buchanan Bus Station, Grahamston Station, and Weir Street in around 2h 52m.
- 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 Queen Street to Linlithgow
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–16
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.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
- 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/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
Bus from Weir Street to Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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 JMB Travel, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level 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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