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 £20 - £30 and takes 6h 42m.

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 6h 42m.

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 42m.

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 which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m 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 or bus from South Shields to Hamilton?

The best way to get from South Shields to Hamilton is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £30 and takes 6h 42m.

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 1305+ hotels available in Hamilton.

South Shields to Hamilton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from South Shields to Hamilton by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train
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 42m
£40–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
6h 42m
£20–29
Drive 148.8 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Hamiltoncar 148.8 mi
2h 43m
£37–54
Subway, fly, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Centraltrain
5h 30m
£74–182
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 43m
£39–95
Train #2
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
4h
£41–118

South Shields to Hamilton by subway and train

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Distance: 169.6 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £18–28 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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