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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
    2h 26m
    £32–58

  2. Drive 52.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Thorntoncar car 52.6 mi
    1h 5m
    £13–19

  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 Glenrothes with Thorntontrain train
    3h 36m
    £23–42

  4. Train via Leechlee Road

    1. Take the train from Bellshill to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
    3h 32m
    £31–56

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Bus Stationbus bus X24
    3h 40m
    £16–23

Hamilton to Thornton by train

Calendar61Weekly Trains
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Glenrothes with Thornton via Haymarket in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and Bus Station in around 3h 40m.

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