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There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Durham by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Durhamtrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    2h 43m
    £90–130

  2. Drive 145.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Durhamcar car 145.8 mi
    2h 42m
    £36–51

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane GLA - NCL
    6h 6m
    £69–179

  4. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
    3h 7m
    £57–139

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Durhamtrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    3h 48m
    £42–109

Hamilton to Durham by train

Calendar18Weekly Trains
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Motherwell to Durham 3 times a day. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL) 5 times a day.

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