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 £21 - £65 and takes 10h 23m.

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 56m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Barnsley Interchange/A13 and arriving at Park Road via Wakefield Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

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 50m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Hamilton?

The distance between Barnsley and Hamilton is 224 miles. The road distance is 212.7 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 50m and costs £75 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m 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 National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach 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 50m and costs £75 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £65 and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Barnsley to Hamilton bus arrive?

Barnsley to Hamilton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 56m 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to CarlisleSheffield - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to MotherwellRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 50m
£75–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station183 / ...
10h 23m
£21–62
Drive 211.5 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Hamilton211.5 mi
3h 56m
£53–76
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LBA - GLA
6h 19m
£65–148
Train
1. Take the train from Barnsley to LeedsSheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to MotherwellPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 41m
£115–352
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
6h 36m
£75–186
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Central
5h 27m
£62–170

Barnsley to Hamilton by train

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Distance: 222.4 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Motherwell via Carlisle in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £23–55 and the journey takes 6h 20m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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