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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Burntislandtrain train Edinburgh - Glenrothes with Thornton / ...
    1h 39m
    £21–35

  2. Drive  44.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Burntislandcar car 44.4 mi
    1h 3m
    £11–16

  3. Line 211 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Covanburn Avenue to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 211
    2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Haymarket Stationbus bus 900
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Burntislandtrain train
    2h 55m
    £17–29

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Burntislandtaxi taxi 44.4 mi
    1h 3m
    £190–240

  5. Line 201 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leechlee Road to Gardensidebus bus 201
    2. Take the train from Bellshill to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Burntislandtrain train
    2h 52m
    £23–38

  6. Bus, line 7 bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Allan Courtbus bus 7A / ...
    3h 35m
    £14–20

Hamilton to Burntisland by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Burntisland via Haymarket in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Allan Court via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 35m.

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