What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton West to The Kelpies?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton West to The Kelpies is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton West to The Kelpies?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton West to The Kelpies is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton West and The Kelpies?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton West to The Kelpies. However, there are services departing from Wellhall Road and arriving at Dalgrain Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Melville Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Hamilton West to The Kelpies?

The distance between Hamilton West and The Kelpies is 28 miles. The road distance is 25.2 miles.

How do I travel from Hamilton West to The Kelpies without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton West to The Kelpies without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 5m and costs £12 - £24.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton West to The Kelpies?

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Hamilton West to The Kelpies, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton West to The Kelpies bus from?

Hamilton West to The Kelpies bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Wellhall Road station.

Where does the Hamilton West to The Kelpies bus arrive?

Hamilton West to The Kelpies bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Hamilton West to The Kelpies?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton West to The Kelpies is 25 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Hamilton West to The Kelpies.

Where can I stay near The Kelpies?

There are 906+ hotels available in The Kelpies.

Hamilton West to The Kelpies - 4 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton West to The Kelpies by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Hamilton West to Cumbernauldtrain
2. Take the train from Cumbernauld to Falkirk Grahamstontrain
3. Take the bus from Weir Street to West Mains Industrial Estatebus 3 / ...
2h 5m
£13–23
Drive 25.1 mi
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1. Drive from Hamilton West to The Kelpiescar 25.1 mi
40 min
£6–9
Line 267 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Wellhall Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 263 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
3h 22m
£10–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hamilton West to The Kelpiestaxi 25.1 mi
40 min
£55–65

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Distance: 27.8 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Hamilton West, Scotland and The Kelpies, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Wellhall Road to The Kelpies via Buchanan Bus Station, Asda, Melville Street, and Dalgrain Road in around 3h 22m.

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