How to get from Hamilton to Elgin by bus and train?

From Hamilton to Elgin by bus and train

To get from Hamilton to Elgin in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the X1 bus from Bus Station, Hamilton station to North Frederick Street, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 29 min. The bus and train schedule from Hamilton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin on the Moovit app.

329min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X1X1
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Bus Station, Hamilton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Hamilton
    ID 61501398
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Frederick Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090196
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    198 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Elgin
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    900 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hamilton to Elgin by bus and train via X74, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Hamilton to Elgin in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the X74 bus from Bus Station, Hamilton station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Hamilton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin on the Moovit app.

316min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X74X74
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Bus Station, Hamilton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Hamilton
    ID 61501398
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    530 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    198 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Elgin
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    900 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Hamilton to Elgin

The distance between Hamilton, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland is approximately 368.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 329 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hamilton to Elgin by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Hamilton to Elgin

To check the bus and train schedule from Hamilton to Elgin using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Hamilton) and destination (Elgin), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Hamilton to Elgin by bus and train via X74, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Hamilton to Elgin in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the X74 bus from Bus Station, Hamilton station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Hamilton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin on the Moovit app.

316min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X74X74
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Bus Station, Hamilton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Hamilton
    ID 61501398
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    530 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    198 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Elgin
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    900 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 329 minutes, using Bus line X1, Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hamilton to Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 316 minutes, using Bus line X74, Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Elgin in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hamilton to Elgin in Scotland?

    The X1 bus line goes from Bus Station, Hamilton station near Hamilton to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Glasgow station near Elgin in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hamilton to Elgin in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Hamilton and Elgin in Scotland by bus and train is about 5 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hamilton to get to Elgin in Scotland?

    Get on the X1 bus from the Bus Station, Hamilton stop near Hamilton in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hamilton and Elgin in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Glasgow station, which is closest to Elgin in Scotland.

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