There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Perth by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Hamilton Central to Argyle Streettrain Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2h 6m£28–47Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus M8
2h 40m£12–24Bus via Park and Ride
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus Uk091 / ...
2h 21m£15–31Drive 60.7 mi
- Drive from Hamilton to Perthcar 60.7 mi
1h 7m£15–22
Hamilton to Perth by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Perth is to bus which costs £12 - £24 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Perth is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Perth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at South Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Perth. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Perth via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Hamilton and Perth is 74 miles. The road distance is 61.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Perth without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £28 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Hamilton to Perth, including transfers.
Hamilton to Perth bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Bus Station.
Hamilton to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Perth is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £28 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus via Park and Ride, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Perth, Scotland?
You can take a train from Hamilton Central to Perth via Argyle Street and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to South Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Park and Ride in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Hamilton Central to Argyle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01698 386 030
- [email protected]
- Website
- JMB Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- JMB Travel
Bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- JMB Travel
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–21
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–22
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Hamilton to Perth bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Argyle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Perth is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Hamilton to Perth.
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