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

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There are 6 ways to get from Greenock to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Greenock West to Glasgow Centraltrain train Gourock - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Centraltrain train Dalmuir - Larkhall / ...
    1h 11m
    £13–22

  2. Bus via Portland Park

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Portland Parkbus bus X1
    1h 38m
    £7

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X74
    1h 23m
    £9–12

  4. Drive  37.5 mi

    1. Drive from Greenock to Hamiltoncar car 37.5 mi
    45 min
    £10–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Greenock to Hamiltontaxi taxi 37.5 mi
    45 min
    £160–200

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Waterloo Lanebus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Centraltrain train Dalmuir - Larkhall / ...
    1h 27m
    £9–12

Greenock to Hamilton by train

Calendar254Weekly Trains
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

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

You can take a train from Greenock West to Hamilton Central via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 23m.

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