What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Stirling?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Stirling is to bus via Park and Ride which costs £5 - £10 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Stirling?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Stirling is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Stirling station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Stirling via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Stirling?

The distance between Hamilton and Stirling is 43 miles. The road distance is 30.6 miles.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Stirling without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Stirling without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 17m and costs £13 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Stirling?

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Hamilton to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Stirling bus from?

Hamilton to Stirling bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Stirling train from?

Hamilton to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Stirling?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Stirling is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs £10 - £16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £16 - £19 and takes 1h 24m.

Where does the Hamilton to Stirling bus arrive?

Hamilton to Stirling bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Stirling train arrive?

Hamilton to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Stirling is 31 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Hamilton to Stirling.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamilton to Stirling?

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Where can I stay near Stirling?

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Hamilton to Stirling - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Hamilton to Stirling by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
1h 17m
£14–16
Bus via Park and Ride
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus Uk091
1h 34m
£6–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Stationbus megabus M9 / ...
1h 23m
£11–16
Drive 30.4 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Stirlingcar 30.4 mi
35 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Stirlingtaxi 30.4 mi
35 min
£65–80
Train
1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
1h 24m
£17–18
Line 267 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Stbus 267 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
1h 49m

Hamilton to Stirling by bus, foot, and train

469Weekly Services

1h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 42.7 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Stirling, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamilton Central to Stirling via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 24m.

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