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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Sunderland is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Sunderland is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Sunderland via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Sunderland?

The distance between Hamilton and Sunderland is 172 miles. The road distance is 153.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Hamilton to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Sunderland train from?

Hamilton to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Motherwell station.

Where does the Hamilton to Sunderland train arrive?

Hamilton to Sunderland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Sunderland is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Hamilton to Sunderland.

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

Book your Hamilton to Sunderland train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1961+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Hamilton to Sunderland - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Sunderland by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Newcastletrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2h 54m
£49–126
Drive 152.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamilton to Sunderlandcar 152.4 mi
2h 44m
£38–54
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
5h 19m
£59–178
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
3h 46m
£48–110

Hamilton to Sunderland by train and subway

20Weekly Services

2h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 171.2 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Motherwell to Newcastle 3 times a day. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week.

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