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There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Cumbernauld by train, bus, taxi, or car

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    •  –  Arrives next day

      train train 6h 30m • 1 change

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      train train 33 min • Direct

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      train train 34 min • Direct

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Town Centre stancesbus bus M9 / ...
    50 min
    £3–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Cumbernauldtaxi taxi 16.7 mi
    19 min
    £75–95

  4. Drive  16.7 mi

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Cumbernauldcar car 16.7 mi
    19 min
    £5–6

  5. Line 201 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Leechlee Road to Monklands General Hospitalbus bus 201
    2. Take the bus from Monklands General Hospital to Town Centre Stancesbus bus 347 / ...
    1h 50m
    £6–7

Hamilton to Cumbernauld by train

Calendar97Weekly Trains
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket£5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.5 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Cumbernauld, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Hamilton Central to Cumbernauld hourly. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Town Centre stances via Buchanan Bus Station in around 50 min.

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