There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to West Kilbride by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to West Kilbridetrain Glasgow Central - Largs
2h£17–29Drive 38.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton to West Kilbridecar 38.9 mi
59 min£10–15Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Manse Roadbus 585
3h 48m£21–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to West Kilbridetaxi 38.9 mi
59 min£170–210
Hamilton to West Kilbride by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to West Kilbride is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to West Kilbride is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £9 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to West Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Manse Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to West Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at West Kilbride via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Hamilton and West Kilbride is 46 miles. The road distance is 39.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to West Kilbride without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £17 - £29.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Hamilton to West Kilbride, including transfers.
Hamilton to West Kilbride bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to West Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to West Kilbride is to train which takes 2h and costs £17 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £29 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and West Kilbride, North Ayrshire, Scotland?
You can take a train from Hamilton Central to West Kilbride via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Manse Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station in around 3h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to West Kilbride
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Manse Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- £170–210
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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Booking & Getting There
Hamilton to West Kilbride bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Hamilton to West Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to West Kilbride is 39 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Hamilton to West Kilbride.
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