There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Methil by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
2h 10m£28–53Drive 58.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton to Methilcar 58.5 mi
1h 14m£15–21Line 211 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Covanburn Avenue to Maxim Business Parkbus 211
- Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Haymarket Stationbus 900
- Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain
3h 18m£23–43Train via Leechlee Road
- Take the train from Bellshill to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
3h 23m£30–57Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Courtbus X61
3h 34m£16–24
Hamilton to Methil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Methil is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Methil is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Methil. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station, Terminal and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Methil. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Leven via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Hamilton and Methil is 68 miles. The road distance is 58.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Methil without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £27 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Hamilton to Methil, including transfers.
Hamilton to Methil bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Methil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Motherwell station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Methil is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £27 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £25 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Methil, Scotland?
You can take a train from Motherwell to Leven via Haymarket in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station, Terminal, and Park & Ride in around 3h 34m.
Train from Motherwell to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Motherwell to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Bellshill to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Covanburn Avenue to Maxim Business Park
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Maxim Business Park to Haymarket Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–12
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Court
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Hamilton to Methil bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Terminal station.
Hamilton to Methil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Methil is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Hamilton to Methil.
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