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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 47m
    £34–105

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    5h 25m
    £30–48

  3. Drive  171.7 mi

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Lancashirecar car 171.7 mi
    3h 4m
    £44–63

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Langhotrain train
    7h 9m
    £69–207

  5. Train, line 44 bus

    1. Take the train from Whifflet to Prestontrain train Southbound
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Arrival Standbus bus 44
    7h 5m

Hamilton to Lancashire by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Preston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–95 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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