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

The cheapest way to get from Lanark to Hamilton is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanark to Hamilton is to train which takes 23 min and costs £6 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Lanark and Hamilton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellgate and arriving at Miller Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

Is there a direct train between Lanark and Hamilton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lanark and arriving at Motherwell. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Lanark to Hamilton?

The distance between Lanark and Hamilton is 16 miles. The road distance is 15 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lanark to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs £6 - £7.

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

The train from Lanark to Motherwell takes 23 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Hamilton bus from?

Lanark to Hamilton bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Wellgate station.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Hamilton train from?

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

Train or bus from Lanark to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Lanark to Hamilton is to train which takes 23 min and costs £6 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 54 min.

Where does the Lanark to Hamilton bus arrive?

Lanark to Hamilton bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Miller Street station.

Where does the Lanark to Hamilton train arrive?

Lanark to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Lanark to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanark to Hamilton is 15 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Lanark to Hamilton.

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

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Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 1211+ hotels available in Hamilton.

Lanark to Hamilton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lanark to Hamilton by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Lanark to Hamilton by train

231Weekly Trains

23 minAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 15.6 mi
Duration: 23 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Lanark to Motherwell hourly. Tickets cost £6–7 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, JMB Travel operates a bus from Wellgate to Miller Street every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 54 min. Stuarts Coaches UK also services this route hourly.

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