There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Fife by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
2h 17m£30–51Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Trading Estatebus X24
4h 4m£16–27Drive 67.6 mi
- Drive from Hamilton to Fifecar 67.6 mi
1h 23m£17–25Train via Leechlee Road
- Take the train from Bellshill to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
3h 30m£32–54
Hamilton to Fife by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Fife is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Fife is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Fife. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Trading Estate via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
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 17m.
The distance between Hamilton and Fife is 78 miles. The road distance is 68 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Fife without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £29 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Hamilton to Fife, including transfers.
Hamilton to Fife bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Fife train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Motherwell station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Fife is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £29 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £27 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Fife, Scotland?
You can take a train from Motherwell to Cupar via Haymarket in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Trading Estate every 2 hours. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 2h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Motherwell to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Motherwell to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Bellshill to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Trading Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Hamilton to Fife bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Trading Estate station.
Hamilton to Fife train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Fife is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Hamilton to Fife.
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