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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 - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train Edinburgh - Leven
    2h 18m
    £33–62

  2. Drive 58.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Methilcar car 58.4 mi
    1h 14m
    £15–21

  3. Line 211 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Covanburn Avenue to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 211
    2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Haymarket Stationbus bus 900
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train
    3h 20m
    £24–45

  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 21m
    £32–59

  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 Terminalbus bus Air
    3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Courtbus bus X61
    3h 29m
    £18–31

Hamilton to Methil by train

Calendar61Weekly Trains
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 75.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Leven via Haymarket in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Covanburn Avenue to Memorial Court via Maxim Business Park, Terminal, and Park & Ride in around 3h 29m.

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