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How to get fromEdinburgh to Hamiltonby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Hamilton by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane EDI - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Hamilton GO Centre Busbus bus
    11h 11m
    $340–1,133

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane GLA - YYZ
    3. Take the bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Hamilton GO Centre Busbus bus
    12h 20m
    $345–995

  3. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Toronto Island Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane EDI - YTZ
    2. Take the train from Union Station GO to West Harbour GOtrain train
    14h 51m
    $680–1,134

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,423.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 11m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Hamilton, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Hamilton. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), walk to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1, then take the bus to Hamilton GO Centre Bus. Alternatively, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Buchanan Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), walk to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1, then take the bus to Hamilton GO Centre Bus.

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