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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Dunfermline is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Dunfermline is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Dunfermline station. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Dunfermline?

The distance between Hamilton and Dunfermline is 51 miles. The road distance is 41.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Hamilton to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Dunfermline bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Dunfermline train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamilton to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Dunfermline is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £19 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Hamilton to Dunfermline bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hamilton to Dunfermline train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamilton to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Dunfermline is 42 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Hamilton to Dunfermline.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamilton to Dunfermline?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hamilton to Dunfermline?

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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

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Hamilton to Dunfermline - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dunfermline Towntrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
1h 38m
£21–38
Drive 41.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamilton to Dunfermlinecar 41.7 mi
48 min
£11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X1
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from High Street Stance B to Bus Stationbus 8A / ...
2h 55m
£13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Dunfermlinetaxi 41.7 mi
48 min
£180–220
Line 201 bus, train
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 Dunfermline Towntrain
2h 50m
£23–43
Line 211 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Covanburn Avenue to Maxim Business Parkbus 211
2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Shandwick Placebus 900
3. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Stationbus X55
3h 8m
£14–24

Hamilton to Dunfermline by train

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Distance: 50.2 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Dunfermline Town via Haymarket in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 2h 55m.

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