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There are 6 ways to get from Musselburgh to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    1h 48m
    £10–27

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus bus 113 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2h 43m
    £9–12

  3. Drive  47.6 mi

    1. Drive from Musselburgh to Hamiltoncar car 47.6 mi
    56 min
    £12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Musselburgh to Hamiltontaxi taxi 47.6 mi
    56 min
    £200–250

  5. Line 26 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Haymarket Stationbus bus 26 / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Bellshilltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2h 54m
    £18–28

  6. Line 26 bus, train, line 266 bus

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Haymarket Stationbus bus 26 / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Shottstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dyfrig Street to Miller Streetbus bus 266
    3h 16m
    £15–25

Musselburgh to Hamilton by train

Calendar76Weekly Trains
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell 4 times a day. Tickets cost £15–24 and the journey takes 41 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Portland Park via Princes Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 43m.

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