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There are 6 ways to get from Elgin to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Stirlingtrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    5h 21m
    £98–176

  2. Bus via Nairn

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    6h 34m
    £38–71

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    6h 27m
    £39–72

  4. Drive  176.9 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Hamiltoncar car 176.9 mi
    3h 30m
    £44–63

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    5h 42m
    £101–258

  6. Train via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    5h 46m
    £94–182

Elgin to Hamilton by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Bus Station via Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Portland Park via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 27m.

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