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

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There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Preston 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 / ...
    2h 7m
    £30–95

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    3h 55m
    £28–50

  3. Drive  171.4 mi

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Prestoncar car 171.4 mi
    2h 49m
    £43–61

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 12m
    £69–207

  5. Line 201 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leechlee Road to Easton Placebus bus 201
    2. Take the train from Whifflet to Prestontrain train Southbound
    4h 7m
    £33–59

Hamilton to Preston by train

Calendar168Weekly Trains
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Preston, 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 £28–50 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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