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How to get fromHamilton to Glenrothesby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Glenrothes by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Park & Ride

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverkeithingtrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
    2h 9m
    £29–54

  2. Drive 54.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Hamilton to Glenrothescar car 54.2 mi
    1h 9m
    £14–19

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Bus Stationbus bus X24
    2h 43m
    £18–27

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
    2h 48m
    £34–62

  5. Line 211 bus, bus, line 747 bus

    1. Take the bus from Covanburn Avenue to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 211
    2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus bus Air
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus bus 747
    2h 54m
    £17–30

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Bellshill to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
    3h 55m
    £33–60

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  • Distance: 74.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Bus Station via Haymarket, Inverkeithing, Bannerman Avenue, Park & Ride Arrival Bay, and Park & Ride in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 2h 43m.

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