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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Hamilton - Edinburgh

Taking the train is the best way to travel to Edinburgh without a car. Traveling by train offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

Hamilton and Edinburgh are 35 miles (57 km) apart.

Most of the buses traveling from Hamilton to Edinburgh leave from Hamilton Bus Station and arrive at Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Once in Edinburgh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Palace of Holyroodhouse, Royal Botanic Garden, Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Gilmerton Cove and Scottish Seabird Centre.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Hamilton to Edinburgh.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Hamilton to Edinburgh, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Hamilton to Edinburgh.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Hamilton to Edinburgh, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Hamilton by bus?

Bus from Edinburgh to Hamilton

You can also go to Edinburgh by train

Train from Hamilton to Edinburgh

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