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How to get fromLeeds to Hamiltonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Leeds to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 4m
    £145–202

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    5h 27m
    £22–40

  3. Drive 195 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Hamiltoncar car 195 mi
    3h 39m
    £48–69

  4. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LBA - GLA
    5h 33m
    £53–133

  5. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 15m
    £54–153

  6. Bus via Park Road

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591 / ...
    7h 29m
    £33–127

  7. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LBA - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain train
    6h 13m
    £79–181

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    5h 7m
    £97–187

Leeds to Hamilton by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Motherwell 3 times a day. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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