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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ayr to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Centraltrain train Dalmuir - Larkhall / ...
    1h 27m
    £20–33

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Portland Parkbus bus X1
    1h 49m
    £9–17

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Centraltrain train Dalmuir - Larkhall / ...
    1h 34m
    £15–21

  4. Drive  37.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Hamiltoncar car 37.5 mi
    53 min
    £10–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ayr to Hamiltontaxi taxi 37.5 mi
    53 min
    £160–200

  6. Bus, line 267 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Stationbus bus 267 / ...
    2h 17m
    £15–20

Ayr to Hamilton by train

Calendar271Weekly Trains
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Hamilton Central via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Portland Park via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 49m.

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