There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Galston by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
1h 38m£14–21Drive 22.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton to Galstoncar 22.4 mi
34 min£6–8Train
- Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
2h 4m£17–33Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to Galstontaxi 22.4 mi
34 min£45–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
- Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
1h 38m£14–23Line 267 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Park Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 263 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
2h 28m£13–20
Hamilton to Galston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Galston is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Galston is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Galston. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Church Lane via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Galston. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Hamilton and Galston is 41 miles. The road distance is 22.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Galston without a car is to bus which takes 1h 38m and costs £14 - £21.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Hamilton to Galston, including transfers.
Hamilton to Galston bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Hamilton to Galston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Galston is to bus which takes 1h 38m and costs £14 - £21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Galston, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Church Lane via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamilton Central to Church Lane via Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Kilmarnock, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 2h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from West Campbell Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- 01698 386 030
- [email protected]
- Website
- jmbtravel.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://jmbtravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Park Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- £45–60
Bridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 422 288
Cadzow Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 891 990
- Website
- cadzowcars.com
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Hamilton Toa Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1698 281 144
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More Questions & Answers
Hamilton to Galston bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Galston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Galston is 23 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Hamilton to Galston.
There are 522+ hotels available in Galston.







