What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Scrabster Ferry Terminal is to bus via Inverness which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Scrabster Ferry Terminal is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Scrabster Ferry Terminal. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

The distance between Hamilton and Scrabster Ferry Terminal is 317 miles. The road distance is 274 miles.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Scrabster Ferry Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Scrabster Ferry Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 8h 48m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Hamilton to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Scrabster Ferry Terminal bus from?

Hamilton to Scrabster Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Scrabster Ferry Terminal is to bus which takes 8h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Hamilton to Scrabster Ferry Terminal bus arrive?

Hamilton to Scrabster Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

What is the time difference between Hamilton and Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

Scrabster Ferry Terminal is 1h ahead of Hamilton. It is currently 7:57 AM in Hamilton and 8:57 AM in Scrabster Ferry Terminal.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Scrabster Ferry Terminal is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Hamilton to Scrabster Ferry Terminal.

Where can I stay near Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

There are 90+ hotels available in Scrabster Ferry Terminal.

Hamilton to Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Hamilton to Scrabster Ferry Terminal by bus, train, car, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
8h 48m
Bus via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3Uk093
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
9h 10m
£40–79
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
2. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 12m
£48–121
Drive 272.5 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Scrabster Ferry Terminal272.5 mi
5h 26m
£69–99
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
7h 56m
£177–429
Train, bus via Perth
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
2. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
9h 50m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to InvernessGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
9h 53m
Fly Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
7h 26m
£227–591
Fly Glasgow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)GLA - INV
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminal
10h 1m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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1h 35mAverage Duration

£150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 315.4 mi
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Scrabster Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, and Ferry Terminal in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamilton Central to Scrabster Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central Low Level, St Enoch SPT Subway Station, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, Inverness, and Thurso in around 10h 12m.

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