What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Livingston?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Livingston is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Livingston?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Livingston is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Livingston?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Livingston. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Deer Park via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Livingston?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Livingston. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Livingston North via Partick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Livingston?

The distance between Hamilton and Livingston is 46 miles. The road distance is 25.9 miles.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Livingston without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Livingston without a car is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs £8 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Livingston?

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Hamilton to Livingston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Livingston bus from?

Hamilton to Livingston bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Burnside Lane station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Livingston train from?

Hamilton to Livingston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Livingston?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Livingston is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs £8 - £14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £29 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Hamilton to Livingston bus arrive?

Hamilton to Livingston bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Livingston train arrive?

Hamilton to Livingston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Livingston?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Livingston is 26 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Hamilton to Livingston.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamilton to Livingston?

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Where can I stay near Livingston?

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Hamilton to Livingston - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X1
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Deer Parkbus Uk090
1h 15m
£8–14
Drive 25.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamilton to Livingstoncar 25.8 mi
35 min
£7–10
Train
1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Particktrain Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
2. Take the train from Partick to Livingston Northtrain Dalmuir - Edinburgh / ...
2h 5m
£17–28
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Livingstontaxi 25.8 mi
35 min
£110–140
Line 211 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Covanburn Avenue to Callon Streetbus 211
2. Take the train from Airdrie to Livingston Northtrain Dalmuir - Edinburgh / ...
1h 56m
£12–18
Line 201 bus, line 902 bus
1. Take the bus from Leechlee Road to Bus Stancebus 201
2. Take the bus from Bus Stance to Fastlinkbus 902
2h 2m
£8–14

Hamilton to Livingston by bus

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Distance: 46.1 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Deer Park via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamilton Central to Livingston North via Partick in around 2h 5m.

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