What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £16 - £28 and takes 3h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Aberdeen via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Aberdeen?

The distance between Hamilton and Aberdeen is 163 miles. The road distance is 143.3 miles.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Aberdeen without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs £16 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Hamilton to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Aberdeen bus from?

Hamilton to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Aberdeen train from?

Hamilton to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Aberdeen is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs £16 - £28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Hamilton to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Hamilton to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Aberdeen train arrive?

Hamilton to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Aberdeen is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Hamilton to Aberdeen.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamilton to Aberdeen?

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Hamilton to Aberdeen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Aberdeen by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
3h 53m
£16–28
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
4h 12m
£71–145
Drive 142.5 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Aberdeencar 142.5 mi
2h 33m
£35–51
Bus via Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus Air
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
5h 28m
£22–36

Hamilton to Aberdeen by train and bus

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4h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 161.9 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route hourly. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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