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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Hamilton is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Hamilton is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Portland Park via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Motherwell via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Hamilton?

The distance between Sunderland and Hamilton is 162 miles. The road distance is 151.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Hamilton without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Sunderland to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Hamilton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Hamilton train from?

Sunderland to Hamilton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Hamilton is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Sunderland to Hamilton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Hamilton train arrive?

Sunderland to Hamilton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Hamilton is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Sunderland to Hamilton.

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

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Where can I stay near Hamilton?

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 16m
£42–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
5h 22m
£20–30
Drive 150.5 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Hamiltoncar 150.5 mi
2h 46m
£37–54
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
4h 51m
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 44m
£42–123

Sunderland to Hamilton by train

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Distance: 161.2 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Motherwell via Carlisle in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £18–29 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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