Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Hamilton

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Galston to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Centraltrain train Dalmuir - Larkhall / ...
    2h 5m
    £16–26

  2. Drive  22.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galston to Hamiltoncar car 22.5 mi
    34 min
    £6–8

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Portland Parkbus bus X1
    2h 16m
    £12–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galston to Hamiltontaxi taxi 22.5 mi
    34 min
    £100–130

  5. Bus, line 267 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath Streetbus bus X76 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Stationbus bus 267 / ...
    2h 30m
    £14–20

Galston to Hamilton by bus and train

Calendar218Weekly Services
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Galston to Hamilton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 39.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Church Lane to Hamilton Central via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Kilmarnock, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Lane to Portland Park via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 16m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There