There are 6 ways to get from Johnstone to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Johnstone to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Centraltrain Dalmuir - Larkhall / ...
54 min£11–13Drive 25.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Johnstone to Hamiltoncar 25.9 mi
30 min£7–9Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tannahill Crescent to Central Stationbus 38A / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Centraltrain Dalmuir - Larkhall / ...
1h 45m£10–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Johnstone to Hamiltontaxi 25.9 mi
30 min£55–70Line 38 bus, bus
- Take the bus from St Margarets Nursery School to Bath Streetbus 38
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Portland Parkbus X1
1h 57mLine 38 bus, line 267 bus
- Take the bus from St Margarets Nursery School to Central Stationbus 38
- Take the bus from Central Station to Bus Stationbus 267 / ...
2h 14m
Johnstone to Hamilton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johnstone to Hamilton is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Johnstone to Hamilton is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £6 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Johnstone to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from St Margarets Nursery School and arriving at Portland Park via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Johnstone to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Johnstone and arriving at Hamilton Central via Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Johnstone and Hamilton is 21 miles. The road distance is 26 miles.
The best way to get from Johnstone to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs £10 - £14.
It takes approximately 54 min to get from Johnstone to Hamilton, including transfers.
Johnstone to Hamilton bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from St Margarets Nursery School station.
Johnstone to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Johnstone station.
The best way to get from Johnstone to Hamilton is to train which takes 54 min and costs £10 - £14. Alternatively, you can line 38 bus and bus, which costs and takes 1h 57m.
What companies run services between Johnstone, Scotland and Hamilton, Scotland?
You can take a train from Johnstone to Hamilton Central via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margarets Nursery School to Portland Park via Bath Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Johnstone to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- enquiries@mcgillsbuses.co.uk
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from Tannahill Crescent to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
Bus from St Margarets Nursery School to Bath Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
Bus from St Margarets Nursery School to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01698 386 030
- mail@jmbtravel.co.uk
- Website
- jmbtravel.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Portland Park
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://jmbtravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Central Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
Renfrewshire Cab Co
- Phone
- +44 141 887 7770
- Website
- renfrewshirecabco.co.uk
Paisley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 884 8888
- Website
- paisleytaxis.com
Gryffe Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1505 322 255
- Website
- gryfferadiocars.co.uk
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Johnstone to Hamilton bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Bath Street station.
Johnstone to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johnstone to Hamilton is 26 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Johnstone to Hamilton.
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