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 - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
2h 25m£34–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from North Approach Road to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Courtbus X61
3h 21m£10–16Drive 58.4 mi
- Drive from Hamilton to Methilcar 58.4 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 21m£27–45Line 266 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shotts Stationbus 266
- Take the train from Shotts to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain
3h 41m£31–53
Hamilton to Methil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Methil is to bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 3h 21m.
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, North Approach Road and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
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 25m.
The distance between Hamilton and Methil is 77 miles. The road distance is 58.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Methil without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Hamilton to Methil, including transfers.
Hamilton to Methil bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Methil is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Methil, Scotland?
You can take a train from Motherwell to Leven via Haymarket in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, Park & Ride Arrival Bay, and Park & Ride in around 3h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Motherwell to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Shotts to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Motherwell to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from North Approach Road to Park & Ride Arrival Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Court
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Covanburn Avenue to Maxim Business Park
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Bus Station to Shotts Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Maxim Business Park to Haymarket Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Hamilton to Methil bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at North Approach Road station.
Hamilton to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, 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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