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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Hamilton is to bus and line 267 bus which costs £12 - £20 and takes 2h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Hamilton is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Portland Park via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Perth to Hamilton?

The distance between Perth and Hamilton is 74 miles. The road distance is 61.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Perth to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Hamilton bus from?

Perth to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Perth to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Perth to Hamilton is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Perth to Hamilton bus arrive?

Perth to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Perth to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Hamilton is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Perth to Hamilton.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 1290+ hotels available in Hamilton.

Perth to Hamilton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 267 bus

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Centraltrain Dalmuir - Larkhall / ...
1h 56m
£32–64
Bus, line 267 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Perth Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park Roadbus 255 / ...
2h 42m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Portland Parkbus X1
2h 25m
Drive 61.1 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Hamiltoncar 61.1 mi
1h 8m
£15–22

Perth to Hamilton by train and bus

242Weekly Services

1h 56mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Perth to Hamilton.

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Distance: 73.7 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Hamilton Central via Glasgow Queen Street, West George Street, Central Station, and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Portland Park via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 25m.

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