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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Swansea is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Swansea is to fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs £65 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Swansea via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Swansea?

The distance between Hamilton and Swansea is 415 miles. The road distance is 365.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs £95 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Hamilton to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Swansea bus from?

Hamilton to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Swansea train from?

Hamilton to Swansea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Swansea?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Swansea is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs £95 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Buchanan Bus Station, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 28m.

Where does the Hamilton to Swansea bus arrive?

Hamilton to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point station.

Where does the Hamilton to Swansea train arrive?

Hamilton to Swansea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Swansea is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Hamilton to Swansea.

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

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Hamilton to Swansea - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain
7h 54m
£99–222
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk084
12h 28m
£48–78
Drive 363 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Swanseacar 363 mi
6h 46m
£91–131
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
5h 49m
£68–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 111 / ...
12h 30m
£72–124
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
6h 27m
£72–193
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
6h 59m
£98–214
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 Bristol Parkwaytrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
7h 37m
£103–232
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 Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
7h 22m
£139–314

Hamilton to Swansea by train

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Distance: 412.4 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Motherwell to Swansea via Preston and Crewe in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Swansea City Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 12h 28m.

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