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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Fife is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Fife is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Fife?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Fife. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Trading Estate via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Fife?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Fife. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Cupar via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Fife?

The distance between Hamilton and Fife is 78 miles. The road distance is 68 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Fife without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Hamilton to Fife, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Fife bus from?

Hamilton to Fife bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Fife train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamilton to Fife?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Fife is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Hamilton to Fife bus arrive?

Hamilton to Fife bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Seagate Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Fife train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamilton to Fife?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Fife is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Hamilton to Fife.

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

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Where can I stay near Fife?

There are 1422+ hotels available in Fife.

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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 / ...
2h 3m
£32–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2h 59m
£17–37
Drive 67.6 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Fifecar 67.6 mi
1h 23m
£17–24
Bus via Clackmannan
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Bus Stationbus X24
3h 13m
£19–33
Train via Leechlee Road
1. Take the train from Bellshill to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
3h 15m
£34–66

Hamilton to Fife by train

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Distance: 77.4 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Cupar via Haymarket in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–29 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route hourly.

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