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How to get fromEdinburgh to Hamilton Collegeby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Hamilton College 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 22m
    £12–30

  2. Drive  40 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hamilton Collegecar car 40 mi
    50 min
    £10–15

  3. Bus, line 255 bus

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hamilton College Schoolbus bus 255
    2h 50m
    £12–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Hamilton Collegetaxi taxi 40 mi
    50 min
    £250–310

  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 Wellhall Roadbus bus 201
    2h 9m
    £18–32

  6. Bus, line 255 bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hamilton College Schoolbus bus 255
    2h 51m
    £13–22

Edinburgh to Hamilton College by train and foot

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Hamilton College, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell 4 times a day. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 39 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Hamilton College via Buchanan Bus Station and Hamilton College School in around 2h 50m.

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