There are 5 ways to get from West Calder to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from West Calder to Bellshilltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
1h£8–14Drive 21.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Calder to Hamiltoncar 21.9 mi
33 min£6–8Train, line 266 bus
- Take the train from West Calder to Shottstrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
- Take the bus from Dyfrig Street to Miller Streetbus 266
1h 39m£8–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from West Calder to Hamiltontaxi 21.9 mi
33 min£95–120Train, line 201 bus
- Take the train from West Calder to Bellshilltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
- Take the bus from Gardenside to Miller Streetbus 201 / ...
1h 12m£10–16
West Calder to Hamilton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Calder to Hamilton is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from West Calder to Hamilton is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct train from West Calder to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from West Calder and arriving at Motherwell via Bellshill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between West Calder and Hamilton is 22 miles. The road distance is 22 miles.
The best way to get from West Calder to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs £8 - £14.
It takes approximately 1h to get from West Calder to Hamilton, including transfers.
West Calder to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from West Calder station.
West Calder to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bellshill station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Calder to Hamilton is 22 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from West Calder to Hamilton.
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What companies run services between West Calder, Scotland and Hamilton, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from West Calder to Bellshill hourly. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 34 min.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from West Calder to Bellshill
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from West Calder to Shotts
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from West Calder to Bellshill
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Dyfrig Street to Miller Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Gardenside to Miller Street
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- £95–120
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Fair Deal Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1506 499 111
- Website
- fairdeal-cabs.co.uk
Livingstone Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1506 415 000
West Lothian Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1506 444 550
Fixed Rate Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1506 444 555
Freddies Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1501 732 323
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