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How to get fromHamilton to University of Edinburghby train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Hamilton to University of Edinburgh by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    57 min
    £11–29

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Motherwell to Edinburghrideshare rideshare 37.1 mi
    1h 15m
    £7

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    2h 8m

  4. 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 Princes Streetbus bus 900
    2h 17m
    £10–17

  5. Line 201 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leechlee Road to Gardensidebus bus 201
    2. Take the train from Bellshill to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2h 19m
    £18–33

  6. Drive 40.3 mi

    1. Drive from Hamilton to University of Edinburghcar car 40.3 mi
    54 min
    £10–14

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to University of Edinburghtaxi taxi 40.3 mi
    54 min
    £260–310

Hamilton to University of Edinburgh by train and foot

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.8 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and University of Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley 3 times a day. Tickets cost £19–28 and the journey takes 42 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to University of Edinburgh via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 2h 8m.

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