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 20m£26–43Drive 58.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton to Methilcar 58.4 mi
1h 14m£15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park & Ridebus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Courtbus X61
4h 13m£16–23Train via Leechlee Road
- Take the train from Bellshill to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
3h 33m£28–47Line 211 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Covanburn Avenue to Maxim Business Parkbus 211
- Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Shandwick Placebus 900
- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Memorial Courtbus X61
4h 20m£18–29
Hamilton to Methil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
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 20m.
The distance between Hamilton and Methil is 68 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 20m and costs £25 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 20m 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 Cross Country, depart from Motherwell station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Methil is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £25 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £23 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Methil, Scotland?
You can take a train from Motherwell to Leven via Haymarket in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station and Park & Ride in around 4h 13m.
Train from Motherwell to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Motherwell to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Bellshill to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Court
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Queensferry Street to Memorial Court
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- 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 Shandwick Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–12
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Booking & Getting There
Hamilton to Methil bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride 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.
There are 1395+ hotels available in Methil.