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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Hamilton is to bus and line 267 bus which costs £14 - £23 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Hamilton is to train which takes 57 min and costs £16 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Hamilton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Hamilton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle and arriving at Motherwell. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Carlisle to Hamilton?

The distance between Carlisle and Hamilton is 89 miles. The road distance is 84.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs £16 - £55.

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

The train from Carlisle to Motherwell takes 57 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Hamilton bus from?

Carlisle to Hamilton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Hamilton train from?

Carlisle to Hamilton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Hamilton is to train which takes 57 min and costs £16 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Carlisle to Hamilton bus arrive?

Carlisle to Hamilton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Hamilton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Hamilton is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Carlisle to Hamilton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Hamilton?

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Carlisle to Hamilton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 267 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Hamilton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
57 min
£16–55
Bus, line 267 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park Roadbus 255 / ...
3h 14m
£14–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
1h 30m
£16–40
Drive 83.6 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Hamiltoncar 83.6 mi
1h 25m
£21–30

Carlisle to Hamilton by train

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Distance: 88.9 mi
Duration: 57 min

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Motherwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 57 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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