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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Crail is to bus and line 99 bus and line 95 bus which costs £17 - £27 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Crail is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Crail?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Crail. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Bowling Green Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Crail?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Crail. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Cupar via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Crail?

The distance between Hamilton and Crail is 98 miles. The road distance is 76.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Crail without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Hamilton to Crail, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Crail bus from?

Hamilton to Crail bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Burnside Lane station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Crail train from?

Hamilton to Crail train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Crail?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Crail is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 99 bus and line 95 bus, which costs £17 - £27 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Hamilton to Crail bus arrive?

Hamilton to Crail bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Crail train arrive?

Hamilton to Crail train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Crail?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Crail is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Hamilton to Crail.

Where can I stay near Crail?

There are 982+ hotels available in Crail.

Hamilton to Crail - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 99 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
3h 40m
£38–71
Bus, line 99 bus, line 95 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X1
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
3. Take the bus from Crichton Street to Bus Stationbus 99 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bowling Green Placebus 95
4h 14m
£17–27
Drive 75.9 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Crailcar 75.9 mi
1h 39m
£19–27
Bus, line 99 bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 99 / ...
4h 27m
£19–33
Line 201 bus, train, bus, line 95 bus
1. Take the bus from Leechlee Road to Gardensidebus 201
2. Take the train from Bellshill to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Harbourbus X61 / ...
5. Take the bus from Harbour to Bowling Green Placebus 95
5h 7m
£36–67

Hamilton to Crail by train and bus

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3h 40mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 97.2 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Bowling Green Place via Haymarket, Cupar, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Bowling Green Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 4h 14m.

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