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

The cheapest way to get from Lancashire to Hamilton is to bus via Underpass which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lancashire to Hamilton is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Lancashire and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Lancashire to Hamilton station. However, there are services departing from Wheatley Farm and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Lancashire and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Lancashire to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Motherwell via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Lancashire to Hamilton?

The distance between Lancashire and Hamilton is 190 miles. The road distance is 172.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lancashire to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Lancashire to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lancashire to Hamilton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lancashire to Hamilton train from?

Lancashire to Hamilton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Lancashire to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Lancashire to Hamilton is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Lancashire to Hamilton bus arrive?

Lancashire to Hamilton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Lancashire to Hamilton train arrive?

Lancashire to Hamilton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Lancashire to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancashire to Hamilton is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Lancashire to Hamilton.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 1269+ hotels available in Hamilton.

Lancashire to Hamilton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 11m
£36–116
Bus via Underpass
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Underpassbus 41
2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 37m
£26–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
5h 26m
£33–88
Drive 171.4 mi
1. Drive from Lancashire to Hamiltoncar 171.4 mi
3h 4m
£42–61
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Langho to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Centraltrain
6h 14m
£66–182
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
6h 45m
£77–209

Lancashire to Hamilton by bus and train

159Weekly Services

3h 11mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 189.2 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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 twice daily. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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