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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Hamilton is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Hamilton is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Hamilton station. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Hamilton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds and arriving at Motherwell. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Leeds to Hamilton?

The distance between Leeds and Hamilton is 265 miles. The road distance is 196.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £110 - £170.

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

The train from Leeds to Motherwell takes 3h 47m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Hamilton bus from?

Leeds to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Hamilton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Leeds to Hamilton is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 5h 29m, you could also bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Leeds to Hamilton bus arrive?

Leeds to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Leeds to Hamilton train arrive?

Leeds to Hamilton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Hamilton is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Leeds to Hamilton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds to Hamilton?

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Where can I stay near Hamilton?

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Leeds to Hamilton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 47m
£110–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
5h 15m
£26–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus Ukn31
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 13m
£28–70
Drive 195 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Hamiltoncar 195 mi
3h 39m
£49–70
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
5h 29m
£61–146
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 20m
£50–131
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
6h 34m
£86–191
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 22m
£82–171

Leeds to Hamilton by train

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Distance: 264 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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 £110–170 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) 4 times a day.

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