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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Hamilton is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Hamilton is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Hamilton station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Motherwell via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Hamilton?

The distance between Barnsley and Hamilton is 224 miles. The road distance is 212.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Hamilton without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 48m and costs £28 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Barnsley to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Hamilton bus from?

Barnsley to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Hamilton train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Hamilton is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 48m and costs £28 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Barnsley to Hamilton bus arrive?

Barnsley to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Barnsley to Hamilton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnsley to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Hamilton is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Barnsley to Hamilton.

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

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Where can I stay near Hamilton?

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Barnsley to Hamilton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Barnsley to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Carlisletrain Sheffield - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 48m
£29–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
7h 24m
£27–44
Drive 211.7 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Hamiltoncar 211.7 mi
3h 58m
£51–73
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 28m
£59–172
Train
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 58m
£115–352
Train #2
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Carstairstrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
8h 16m
£68–89
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Centraltrain
5h 21m
£52–166
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
7h 21m
£56–148
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
6h 26m
£73–219

Barnsley to Hamilton by train

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Distance: 222.5 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Motherwell via Carlisle in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, and Bus Station in around 7h 24m.

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