There are 6 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Hamilton by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Church Street to Waterloo LaneX71 / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton CentralDalmuir - Larkhall / ...
1h 17m£9–12Drive 25.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kilmarnock to Hamilton25.3 mi
35 min£7–9Train
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow CentralKilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton CentralDalmuir - Larkhall / ...
1h 30m£14–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilmarnock to Hamilton25.3 mi
35 min£55–70Bus
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX76 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Portland ParkX1
1h 27mBus, line 267 bus
- Take the bus from Church Street to Waterloo LaneX71 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Bus Station267 / ...
1h 52m
Kilmarnock to Hamilton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Hamilton is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Hamilton is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £6 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Portland Park via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Hamilton Central via Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Hamilton is 33 miles. The road distance is 25.4 miles.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Hamilton without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 17m and costs £9 - £12.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Kilmarnock to Hamilton, including transfers.
Kilmarnock to Hamilton bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Hamilton is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £14 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 27m.
What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Hamilton, Scotland?
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Hamilton Central via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Portland Park via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Bus from Church Street to Waterloo Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- 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 7m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
Thistle Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1563 522 222
- Website
- thistle-cabs.co.uk
Hurlford Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1563 544 882
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Bel-Air Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1563 550 810
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More Questions & Answers
Kilmarnock to Hamilton bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Hamilton is 25 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Kilmarnock to Hamilton.
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