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How to get fromHamilton to Grantonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    1h 12m
    £15–31

  2. Drive 39.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Grantoncar car 39.8 mi
    56 min
    £10–14

  3. Bus, line 17 bus

    1. Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gogarburn A8bus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Gogarburn A8 to Granton Squarebus bus 17
    2h 13m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Grantontaxi taxi 39.8 mi
    56 min
    £250–310

  5. Line 211 bus, bus, line 17 bus

    1. Take the bus from Covanburn Avenue to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 211
    2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Gogarburn A8bus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Gogarburn A8 to Granton Squarebus bus 17
    2h 16m
    £12–19

  6. Line 201 bus, train, line 16 bus

    1. Take the bus from Leechlee Road to Gardensidebus bus 201
    2. Take the train from Bellshill to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Granton Medwaybus bus N16 / ...
    2h 41m
    £21–35

Hamilton to Granton by train, foot, and bus

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Granton, Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley 3 times a day. Tickets cost £19–28 and the journey takes 42 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Granton Square via Buchanan Bus Station and Gogarburn A8 in around 2h 13m.

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