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How to get fromHamilton to Blackburnby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Blackburn by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2h 51m
    £36–116

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    4h 36m
    £37–83

  3. Drive 178.8 mi

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Blackburncar car 178.8 mi
    2h 59m
    £44–63

  4. Fly from Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    6h 18m
    £65–168

  5. Train via Whifflet

    1. Take the train from Whifflet to Prestontrain train Southbound
    4h 53m
    £37–73

  6. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    6h 52m
    £60–180

Hamilton to Blackburn by train

Calendar168Weekly Trains
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Preston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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