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There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to The Scottish Borders by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    2h 35m
    £20–44

  2. Drive  58.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to The Scottish Borderscar car 58.6 mi
    1h 19m
    £15–21

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    4h 33m
    £20–32

  4. Train via Leechlee Road

    1. Take the train from Bellshill to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    3h 59m
    £28–48

  5. Bus via Buchanan Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to A7 Boleside Hail & Ridebus bus X95
    4h 44m
    £16–28

Hamilton to The Scottish Borders by train

Calendar57Weekly Trains
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 68.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

You can take a train from Motherwell to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Covanburn Avenue to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Maxim Business Park and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 33m.

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