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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Bolton to PrestontrainManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to MotherwelltrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 20m
    £24–94

  2. Line 8 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus8
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationbusUkn30 / ...
    6h 44m

  3. Drive 189.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Hamiltoncar189.2 mi
    3h 9m
    £47–67

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeMAN - GLA
    5h 15m
    £59–135

  5. Line 36 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus36 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus590
    7h 10m

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeLPL - GLA
    5h 46m
    £66–170

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeMAN - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
    6h 36m
    £77–204

Bolton to Hamilton by train

Calendar135Weekly Trains
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bolton, England and Hamilton, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bolton to Motherwell via Preston in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Portland Park via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 44m.

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