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How to get fromHamilton to Elginby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    5h 45m
    £106–195

  2. Bus via Nairn

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    6h 14m
    £38–71

  3. Drive 176.7 mi

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Elgincar car 176.7 mi
    3h 30m
    £44–63

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    6h 16m
    £98–230

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus Ember
    6h 22m
    £39–70

Hamilton to Elgin by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgin once daily. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route hourly.

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