There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Galston by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- 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 39m£13–21Drive 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 5m£15–27Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to Galstontaxi 22.4 mi
34 min£100–120Bus
- Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
1h 41m£11–16Line 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 23m£13–20
Hamilton to Galston by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 to Galston. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Church Lane via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
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 5m.
The distance between Hamilton and Galston is 38 miles. The road distance is 22.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Galston without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 39m and costs £13 - £21.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Hamilton to Galston, including transfers.
Hamilton to Galston bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Burnside Lane 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 train which takes 2h 5m and costs £15 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £16 and takes 1h 41m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Galston, Scotland?
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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Church Lane via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 1h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from West Campbell Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- £100–120
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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Booking & Getting There
Hamilton to Galston bus services, operated by JMB Travel, 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 516+ hotels available in Galston.