There are 5 ways to get from Saint Andrews to Hamilton by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 21m£38–67Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
3h 37m£19–36Drive 73.8 mi
- Drive from Saint Andrews to Hamiltoncar 73.8 mi
1h 36m£19–27Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X59 / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bellshilltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
4h 31m£27–42Bus, line 211 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensferry Streetbus X59 / ...
- Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Maxim Business Parkbus 900
- Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Covanburn Avenuebus 211
5h 1m£20–33
Saint Andrews to Hamilton by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Hamilton is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Hamilton is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Andrews station to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Portland Park via Overgate and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Andrews to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Hamilton Central via Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Saint Andrews and Hamilton is 107 miles. The road distance is 74.3 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Saint Andrews to Hamilton, including transfers.
Saint Andrews to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.
Saint Andrews to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Hamilton is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Hamilton, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–15 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bellshill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
Bus from Shandwick Place to Maxim Business Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–12
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Queensferry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Maxim Business Park to Covanburn Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
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Booking & Getting There
Saint Andrews to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Saint Andrews to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Andrews to Hamilton is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Saint Andrews to Hamilton.
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