There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Alexandria by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hamilton Central to Alexandriatrain Larkhall - Balloch
1h 13m£12–23Drive 32.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton to Alexandriacar 32.1 mi
45 min£8–12Bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the bus from York Street to Asda St James Retail Parkbus 1
2h 9m£12–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to Alexandriataxi 32.1 mi
45 min£65–85Train via Hyndland
- Take the train from Hamilton Central to Hyndlandtrain Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
- Take the train from Hyndland to Alexandriatrain Motherwell - Balloch / ...
1h 42m£12–24
Hamilton to Alexandria by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Alexandria is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Alexandria is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £7 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Alexandria. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Gilmour Street via Buchanan Bus Station, York Street and Asda St James Retail Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Alexandria. Services depart twice daily, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Hamilton and Alexandria is 28 miles. The road distance is 32.3 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Alexandria without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £12 - £23.
The train from Hamilton Central to Alexandria takes 1h 13m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Hamilton to Alexandria bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Hamilton to Alexandria train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Alexandria is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £12 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs £12 - £24 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Alexandria, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Hamilton Central to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Gilmour Street via Buchanan Bus Station, West Campbell Street, York Street, and Asda St James Retail Park in around 2h 9m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Hamilton Central to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Hamilton Central to Hyndland
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Hyndland to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- 01698 386 030
- [email protected]
- Website
- jmbtravel.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://jmbtravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from York Street to Asda St James Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- £65–85
Bridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 422 288
Cadzow Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 891 990
- Website
- cadzowcars.com
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Hamilton Toa Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1698 281 144
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More Questions & Answers
Hamilton to Alexandria bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Alexandria train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Alexandria is 32 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Hamilton to Alexandria.
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