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How to get fromWakefield to Hamiltonby train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 10m
    £120–180

  2. Drive  201.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wakefield to Hamiltoncar car 201.2 mi
    3h 49m
    £50–72

  3. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LBA - GLA
    6h 20m
    £62–160

  4. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Carlisletrain train Sheffield - Carlisle
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 26m
    £55–123

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 2m
    £113–177

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    6h 14m
    £71–208

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    5h 9m
    £77–165

Wakefield to Hamilton by train

Calendar19Weekly Trains
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Motherwell 3 times a day. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 10m. 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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