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There are 7 ways to get from Bolton to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolton to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 11m
    £37–124

  2. Line 125 bus, bus via Lancaster

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    7h 55m
    £27–41

  3. Line 125 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    6h 30m
    £33–88

  4. Drive 189.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Hamiltoncar car 189.2 mi
    3h 11m
    £46–67

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    5h 10m
    £60–159

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    5h 41m
    £72–196

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain train
    6h 50m
    £73–193

Bolton to Hamilton by train

Calendar159Weekly Trains
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Motherwell via Preston in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Noel Street to Bus Station via Bus Station in around 6h 30m.

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