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How to get fromEdinburgh to Hamilton Central Stationby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Hamilton Central Station by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    1h 6m
    £12–32

  2. Drive 39.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hamilton Central Stationcar car 39.1 mi
    53 min
    £10–14

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2h 3m
    £14–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Hamilton Central Stationtaxi taxi 39.1 mi
    53 min
    £250–300

  5. Train, line 201 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bellshilltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the bus from Gardenside to Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    1h 46m
    £19–33

  6. Bus, line 211 bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to John Streetbus bus 211
    2h 27m
    £10–18

Edinburgh to Hamilton Central Station by train

Calendar76Weekly Trains
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Hamilton Central Station, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell 4 times a day. Tickets cost £19–28 and the journey takes 39 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 3m.

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