There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Linlithgow Palace by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Motherwell to Glasgow CentralLanark - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to LinlithgowGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 28m£15–92Drive 26.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton to Linlithgow Palace26.5 mi
40 min£7–10Bus, train
- Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus StationX1
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to LinlithgowGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 28mLine 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 59mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to Linlithgow Palace26.5 mi
40 min£55–70Bus
- Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus StationX1
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to AsdaX37
- Take the bus from Asda to CrossX38
2h 48m
Hamilton to Linlithgow Palace by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Linlithgow Palace is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Linlithgow Palace is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Linlithgow Palace. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Linlithgow Palace. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Linlithgow via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Hamilton and Linlithgow Palace is 43 miles. The road distance is 26.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Linlithgow Palace without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £15 - £95.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Hamilton to Linlithgow Palace, including transfers.
Hamilton to Linlithgow Palace bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Burnside Lane station.
Hamilton to Linlithgow Palace train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Linlithgow Palace is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £15 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Linlithgow Palace, Scotland?
You can take a train from Motherwell to Linlithgow Palace via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Linlithgow in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Linlithgow Palace via Buchanan Bus Station, Asda, and Cross in around 2h 48m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Motherwell to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgow
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.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
- £4–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £4–7
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £30–50
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Motherwell to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Motherwell to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 20 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
- 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
- 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 Palace bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Linlithgow Palace train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Linlithgow Palace is 27 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Hamilton to Linlithgow Palace.
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