There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Ardrossan by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
2h 3m£16–27Drive 37.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton to Ardrossancar 37.3 mi
55 min£10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hill Streetbus X36b / ...
2h 46m£13–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to Ardrossantaxi 37.3 mi
55 min£160–200
Hamilton to Ardrossan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Ardrossan is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Ardrossan is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Hamilton and Ardrossan is 42 miles. The road distance is 37.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Ardrossan without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £16 - £27.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Hamilton to Ardrossan, including transfers.
Hamilton to Ardrossan bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Burnside Lane station.
Hamilton to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Ardrossan is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £16 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £17 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Ardrossan, Scotland?
You can take a train from Hamilton Central to Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Town
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01698 386 030
- [email protected]
- Website
- JMB Travel
Bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- JMB Travel
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hill Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- £160–200
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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Booking & Getting There
Hamilton to Ardrossan bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Ardrossan is 38 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Hamilton to Ardrossan.
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