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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Hamilton is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Hamilton is to fly and train which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Hamilton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Coach Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Hamilton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Motherwell. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Hamilton?

The distance between Birmingham and Hamilton is 283 miles. The road distance is 278.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £100 - £220.

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

The train from Birmingham New Street to Motherwell takes 3h 53m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Hamilton bus from?

Birmingham to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Hamilton train from?

Birmingham to Hamilton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Hamilton is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Buchanan Bus Station, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Birmingham to Hamilton bus arrive?

Birmingham to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Hamilton train arrive?

Birmingham to Hamilton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Hamilton is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Birmingham to Hamilton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Hamilton?

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Birmingham to Hamilton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 53m
£100–220
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
7h 10m
£35–60
Drive 276.9 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Hamiltoncar 276.9 mi
4h 31m
£68–98
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Centraltrain
3h 16m
£36–111
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 25m
£86–167
Train via Tamworth High Level
1. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 54m
£199–293
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
7h 20m
£55–140
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
4h 23m
£56–135
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
5h 14m
£88–185

Birmingham to Hamilton by train

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Distance: 281.1 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Hamilton, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Motherwell 4 times a day. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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