What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Hamilton?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Hamilton is to bus which costs £18 - £29 and takes 7h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Hamilton?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Hamilton is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Portland Park via Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Motherwell via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from South Shields to Hamilton?

The distance between South Shields and Hamilton is 171 miles. The road distance is 149.7 miles.

How do I travel from South Shields to Hamilton without a car?

The best way to get from South Shields to Hamilton without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £130.

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Hamilton?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from South Shields to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Hamilton bus from?

South Shields to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Hamilton train from?

South Shields to Hamilton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from South Shields to Hamilton?

The best way to get from South Shields to Hamilton is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £29 and takes 7h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the South Shields to Hamilton bus arrive?

South Shields to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the South Shields to Hamilton train arrive?

South Shields to Hamilton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Hamilton is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from South Shields to Hamilton.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 1276+ hotels available in Hamilton.

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 41m
£48–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
7h 14m
£19–29
Drive 148.9 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Hamiltoncar 148.9 mi
2h 43m
£37–53
Fly
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
5h 57m
£66–181
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 43m
£52–123
Line 301 bus, train
1. Take the bus from West Percy Street to Interchangebus 301
2. Take the train from Metrocentre to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain
4h 53m

South Shields to Hamilton by subway and train

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Distance: 169.6 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Hamilton, Scotland?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Motherwell via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £16–27 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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