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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Birmingham is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Birmingham is to train and fly which takes 3h 17m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Birmingham?

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

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Motherwell and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Birmingham?

The distance between Hamilton and Birmingham is 283 miles. The road distance is 278.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £100 - £220.

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

The train from Motherwell to Birmingham New Street takes 4h 3m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Birmingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamilton to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Birmingham is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 7h.

Where does the Hamilton to Birmingham bus arrive?

Hamilton to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamilton to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Birmingham is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Hamilton to Birmingham.

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

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

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Hamilton to Birmingham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
4h 3m
£100–220
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
7h 21m
£35–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
7h
£55–140
Drive 276.8 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Birminghamcar 276.8 mi
4h 32m
£68–98
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3h 17m
£36–111
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 47m
£69–170
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3h 54m
£59–141
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 12m
£85–187

Hamilton to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 281.1 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Birmingham New Street 3 times a day. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 7h.

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