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There are 6 ways to get from Lancashire to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 13m
    £36–116

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    5h 26m
    £33–83

  3. Drive 171.4 mi

    1. Drive from Lancashire to Hamiltoncar car 171.4 mi
    3h 4m
    £42–61

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Langho to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Centraltrain train
    6h 26m
    £67–183

  5. Train via Whifflet

    1. Take the train from Preston to Whifflettrain train
    4h 55m
    £44–81

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    7h 3m
    £74–200

Lancashire to Hamilton by bus and train

Calendar83Weekly Services
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Motherwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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