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How to get fromWigan to Hamiltonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Wigan to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2h 21m
    £55–110

  2. Drive  189.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wigan to Hamiltoncar car 189.2 mi
    3h 9m
    £47–68

  3. Line 110 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Arcade to Arrival Standbus bus 110
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    6h 17m

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Centraltrain train
    5h 50m
    £61–181

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Centraltrain train
    5h 42m
    £65–180

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    5h 5m
    £65–143

Wigan to Hamilton by train

Calendar81Weekly Trains
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Motherwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 21m. TransPennine Express also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Arcade to Bus Station via Arrival Stand and Bus Station in around 6h 17m.

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