There are 5 ways to get from Alexandria to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Hamilton Centraltrain Balloch - Larkhall
1h 9m£11–21Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Asda St James Retail Park to Mitchell Streetbus 1
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Portland Parkbus X1
2h 24m£9–12Drive 32.5 mi
- Drive from Alexandria to Hamiltoncar 32.5 mi
45 min£9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alexandria to Hamiltontaxi 32.5 mi
45 min£140–180Train via Partick
- Take the train from Alexandria to Particktrain Balloch - Larkhall / ...
- Take the train from Partick to Hamilton Centraltrain Dalmuir - Larkhall / ...
1h 28m£11–21
Alexandria to Hamilton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Hamilton is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Hamilton is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Gilmour Street and arriving at Portland Park via Asda St James Retail Park and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alexandria and arriving at Hamilton Central. Services depart twice daily, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Alexandria and Hamilton is 28 miles. The road distance is 32.7 miles.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £11 - £21.
The train from Alexandria to Hamilton Central takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Alexandria to Hamilton bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Asda St James Retail Park station.
Alexandria to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Hamilton is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £11 - £21. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 2h 24m.
What companies run services between Alexandria, Scotland and Hamilton, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Alexandria to Hamilton Central twice daily. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gilmour Street to Portland Park via Asda St James Retail Park, Mitchell Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Alexandria to Hamilton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Alexandria to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Partick to Hamilton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Asda St James Retail Park to Mitchell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- £140–180
George's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 7770 365 227
TOA Taxis Alexandria
- Phone
- +44 1389 742 121
Wright's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1389 721 020
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More Questions & Answers
Alexandria to Hamilton bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Mitchell Street station.
Alexandria to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria to Hamilton is 33 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Alexandria to Hamilton.
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