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

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There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Methil by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train Edinburgh - Leven
    2h 17m
    £26–44

  2. Drive  58.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Methilcar car 58.5 mi
    1h 14m
    £15–21

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park & Ridebus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Courtbus bus X61
    4h 13m
    £16–23

  4. Train via Leechlee Road

    1. Take the train from Bellshill to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train Edinburgh - Leven
    3h 30m
    £28–47

  5. Line 211 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Covanburn Avenue to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 211
    2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Memorial Courtbus bus X61
    4h 28m
    £18–29

Hamilton to Methil by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Leven via Haymarket in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station and Park & Ride in around 4h 13m.

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