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There are 7 ways to get from Plymouth to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain train
    8h 47m
    £201–339

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    13h 50m
    £90–225

  3. Drive 472.4 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Hamiltoncar car 472.4 mi
    7h 40m
    £115–166

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    5h 43m
    £96–225

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central
    9h 49m
    £328–455

  6. Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain train
    6h 30m
    £130–306

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain train
    6h 48m
    £119–260

Plymouth to Hamilton by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 47m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Motherwell via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 50m.

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