There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Rosyth by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Rosythtrain Edinburgh - Glenrothes with Thornton / ...
1h 38m£19–32Drive 37.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton to Rosythcar 37.4 mi
51 min£10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
2h 33m£12–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to Rosythtaxi 37.4 mi
51 min£160–200Line 211 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Covanburn Avenue to Maxim Business Parkbus 211
- Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus Air
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Rosythbus
2h 44m£14–23Train, bus
- Take the train from Bellshill to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Haymarket to Rosythbus Ember
3h 16m£21–34
Hamilton to Rosyth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Rosyth is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Rosyth is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Rosyth. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Lowry Place via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Rosyth. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Rosyth via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Hamilton and Rosyth is 48 miles. The road distance is 37.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Rosyth without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £18 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Hamilton to Rosyth, including transfers.
Hamilton to Rosyth bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Burnside Lane station.
Hamilton to Rosyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Motherwell station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Rosyth is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £18 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Rosyth, Scotland?
You can take a train from Motherwell to Rosyth via Haymarket in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Lowry Place via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 33m.
Train from Motherwell to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Motherwell to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Rosyth
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Bellshill to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01698 386 030
- mail@jmbtravel.co.uk
- Website
- JMB Travel
Bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- JMB Travel
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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
- Every 2 hours
- 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 Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £5–11
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Rosyth
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Haymarket to Rosyth
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Ember
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- £160–200
Bridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 422 288
Cadzow Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 891 990
- Website
- cadzowcars.com
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Hamilton Toa Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1698 281 144
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Booking & Getting There
Hamilton to Rosyth bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Rosyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Rosyth is 38 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Hamilton to Rosyth.
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