There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to The Kelpies by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hamilton Central to Cumbernauldtrain Dalmuir - Cumbernauld / ...
- Take the train from Cumbernauld to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston
2h 1m£12–23Drive 26.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton to The Kelpiescar 26.8 mi
41 min£7–10Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
2h 36m£11–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to The Kelpiestaxi 26.8 mi
41 min£55–70Line 267 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Park Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 263 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
3h 26m£10–16
Hamilton to The Kelpies by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to The Kelpies is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to The Kelpies is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to The Kelpies. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dalgrain Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Melville Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to The Kelpies. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Cumbernauld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Hamilton and The Kelpies is 27 miles. The road distance is 26.9 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to The Kelpies without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £12 - £23.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Hamilton to The Kelpies, including transfers.
Hamilton to The Kelpies bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Hamilton to The Kelpies train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to The Kelpies is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £12 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and The Kelpies, Scotland?
You can take a train from Hamilton Central to The Kelpies via Cumbernauld, Falkirk Grahamston, Weir Street, and West Mains Industrial Estate in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Kelpies via Buchanan Bus Station, Asda, Melville Street, and Dalgrain Road in around 2h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Hamilton Central to Cumbernauld
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Cumbernauld to Falkirk Grahamston
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- 01698 386 030
- [email protected]
- Website
- jmbtravel.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://jmbtravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Park Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
Bridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 422 288
Cadzow Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 891 990
- Website
- cadzowcars.com
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Hamilton Toa Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1698 281 144
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More Questions & Answers
Hamilton to The Kelpies bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to The Kelpies train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cumbernauld station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to The Kelpies is 27 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Hamilton to The Kelpies.
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