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 StationX74
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to LinlithgowGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 22m£13–20Drive 26.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton to Linlithgow26.4 mi
40 min£7–10Train
- Take the train from Motherwell to Glasgow CentralLanark - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to LinlithgowGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 25m£14–90Line 267 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen St267 / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to LinlithgowGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 55mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to Linlithgow26.4 mi
40 min£55–70Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to AsdaX37
- Take the bus from Asda to CrossX38
2h 42m
Hamilton to Linlithgow by bus, foot, and 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 Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Linlithgow via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
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 22m and costs £12 - £20.
It takes approximately 1h 22m 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 Motherwell station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Linlithgow is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £14 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Linlithgow, Scotland?
You can take a train from Motherwell to Linlithgow via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Asda in around 2h 42m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgow
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Motherwell to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Motherwell to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Motherwell to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Motherwell to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Motherwell to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £55–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
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
- 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
- JMB Travel
- 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
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
Bus from Asda to Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 28 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 Midland Bluebird, arrive at Asda station.
Hamilton to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central 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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