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How to get fromHamilton to Elieby train, bus, or car

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

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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 Leventrain train Edinburgh - Leven
    3h 2m
    £29–49

  2. Drive  67.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Eliecar car 67.4 mi
    1h 28m
    £17–24

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park & Ridebus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to High Streetbus bus X61
    5h
    £18–25

  4. Line 211 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Covanburn Avenue to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 211
    2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Princes Streetbus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus bus X61
    5h 20m
    £20–31

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bellshill to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to High Streetbus bus X61
    5h 33m
    £26–41

Hamilton to Elie by train and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to High Street via Haymarket, Leven, and Bus Station in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Park & Ride in around 5h.

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