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How to get fromHamilton to South Queensferryby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    1h 12m
    £17–29

  2. Drive  34.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to South Queensferrycar car 34.9 mi
    45 min
    £9–13

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus Air
    1h 55m
    £12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to South Queensferrytaxi taxi 34.9 mi
    45 min
    £150–190

  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
    2h 3m
    £12–21

  6. Train, line 43 bus

    1. Take the train from Bellshill to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to The Loanbus bus 43 / ...
    2h 53m
    £19–29

Hamilton to South Queensferry by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and South Queensferry, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Motherwell to Haymarket 3 times a day. Tickets cost £15–23 and the journey takes 46 min. ScotRail also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Slip Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Terminal in around 1h 55m.

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