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

The cheapest way to get from Airdrie to Hamilton is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Airdrie to Hamilton is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Airdrie and Hamilton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bank Street and arriving at Pollock Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Airdrie and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Airdrie to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Airdrie and arriving at Hamilton Central via Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Airdrie to Hamilton?

The distance between Airdrie and Hamilton is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Airdrie to Hamilton without a car is to bus which takes 35 min and costs £2 - £5.

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

The bus from Bank Street to Pollock Street takes 35 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Airdrie to Hamilton bus from?

Airdrie to Hamilton bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Bank Street station.

Where do I catch the Airdrie to Hamilton train from?

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

Train or bus from Airdrie to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Airdrie to Hamilton is to bus which takes 35 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £16 and takes 1h 15m.

Where does the Airdrie to Hamilton bus arrive?

Airdrie to Hamilton bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Pollock Street station.

Where does the Airdrie to Hamilton train arrive?

Airdrie to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Can I drive from Airdrie to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Airdrie to Hamilton is 10 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Airdrie to Hamilton.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bank Street to Pollock Streetbus 42 / ...
35 min
£2–5
Train
1. Take the train from Airdrie to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Centraltrain Dalmuir - Larkhall / ...
1h 15m
£8–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Airdrie to Hamiltontaxi 9.7 mi
16 min
£45–60
Drive 9.7 mi
1. Drive from Airdrie to Hamiltoncar 9.7 mi
16 min
£3–4

Airdrie to Hamilton by bus

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Distance: 8.6 mi
Duration: 35 min

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

JMB Travel operates a bus from Bank Street to Pollock Street hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 35 min. First Greater Glasgow also services this route every 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airdrie to Hamilton Central via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 1h 15m.

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