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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Leicester is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Leicester is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £55 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Leicester via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Leicester?

The distance between Hamilton and Leicester is 310 miles. The road distance is 293.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Hamilton to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Leicester train from?

Hamilton to Leicester train services, operated by Lumo, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Leicester?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Leicester is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Hamilton to Leicester bus arrive?

Hamilton to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Leicester train arrive?

Hamilton to Leicester train services, operated by Lumo, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Leicester is 293 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Hamilton to Leicester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Nuneatontrain Southbound
4h 29m
£57–101
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
4h 35m
£49–125
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
10h 50m
£57–102
Drive 291.6 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Leicestercar 291.6 mi
4h 57m
£73–105
Train via Derby
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Derbytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
6h 7m
£161–236
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
5h 11m
£54–143
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
4h 49m
£71–162
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
5h 3m
£120–424
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5h 19m
£65–185
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
6h 18m
£76–192

Hamilton to Leicester by train

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Distance: 308.1 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

Lumo operates a train from Motherwell to Nuneaton twice daily. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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