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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hamilton to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Hamilton to Edinburgh

Cheapest
54 min
Car
65 km.
from $3

Transport providers

Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
1h 5m
4 times a day
$10.34
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call
Bus operators
Found: 3
Scottish Citylink
Website
First Greater Glasgow
Website
JMB Travel
Website
Scottish Citylink
Website
1h 18m
Every 20 minutes
$16.46–$24.05
0141 352 4444
0141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
First Greater Glasgow
Website
28 min
Every 30 minutes
+44 141 420 7600
+44 141 420 7600
Call
JMB Travel
Website
28 min
Every 3 hours
01698 386 030
01698 386 030
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 3
National Express
Website
Cross Country
Website
ScotRail
Website
National Express
Website
1h 39m
Once daily
$24.05–$34.18
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Cross Country
Website
52 min
Twice daily
$43.04–$82.28
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
ScotRail
Website
1h
Every 4 hours
$18.99–$40.50
+44 344 811 0141
+44 344 811 0141
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs $8.88 and takes 1h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $13.04 - $20.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamilton and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Motherwell and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Hamilton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Hamilton and Edinburgh is 70 km. The road distance is 69.1 km.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs $16.30 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Edinburgh?

The train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Edinburgh bus from?

Hamilton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hamilton station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Edinburgh train from?

Hamilton to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h and costs $16.30 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20.65 - $29.35 and takes 1h 39m.

Where does the Hamilton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Hamilton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Edinburgh train arrive?

Hamilton to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Edinburgh is 69 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Hamilton to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamilton to Edinburgh?

Book your Hamilton to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.

Can I share a ride from Hamilton to Edinburgh?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hamilton and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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