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How to get fromArdrossan to Hamiltonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Ardrossan to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Centraltrain train Dalmuir - Larkhall / ...
    1h 28m
    £18–34

  2. Drive 37.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ardrossan to Hamiltoncar car 37.1 mi
    55 min
    £9–14

  3. Train, line 267 bus

    1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bus Stationbus bus 267 / ...
    2h 2m
    £18–31

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ardrossan to Hamiltontaxi taxi 37.1 mi
    55 min
    £75–95

  5. Line 11 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    2h 49m
    £13–18

Ardrossan to Hamilton by train

Calendar107Weekly Trains
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Hamilton Central via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to Portland Park via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 49m.

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