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How to get fromHamilton to Ardrossanby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain train Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
    2h 3m
    £18–34

  2. Drive 37.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Ardrossancar car 37.3 mi
    55 min
    £10–14

  3. Bus, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
    2h 35m
    £14–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Ardrossantaxi taxi 37.3 mi
    55 min
    £80–95

  5. Line 267 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Enoch shopping centrebus bus 267
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
    2h 49m
    £17–30

Hamilton to Ardrossan by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

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 and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 2h 35m.

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