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How to get fromHamilton to Falkirk Wheelby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Greenfauldstrain train Dalmuir - Cumbernauld / ...
    2. Take the train from Greenfaulds to Camelontrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston
    1h 56m
    £10–19

  2. Drive 25 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Falkirk Wheelcar car 25 mi
    33 min
    £7–9

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Three Bridges roundaboutbus bus X37 / ...
    1h 58m
    £8–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Falkirk Wheeltaxi taxi 25 mi
    33 min
    £55–65

  5. Bus via Burnside Lane

    1. Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Three Bridges roundaboutbus bus X37 / ...
    2h 1m

  6. Line 267 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 263 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Three Bridges roundaboutbus bus X37 / ...
    2h 48m
    £8–13

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  • Distance: 24.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Falkirk Wheel, Scotland?

You can take a train from Hamilton Central to Falkirk Wheel via Greenfaulds and Camelon in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Falkirk Wheel via Buchanan Bus Station and Three Bridges roundabout in around 1h 58m.

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