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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Hamilton is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Hamilton is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Hamilton station. However, there are services departing from Noel Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Motherwell via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Bolton to Hamilton?

The distance between Bolton and Hamilton is 200 miles. The road distance is 190.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £35 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Bolton to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Hamilton bus from?

Bolton to Hamilton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Noel Street station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Hamilton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bolton to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Bolton to Hamilton is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can line 125 bus and bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Bolton to Hamilton bus arrive?

Bolton to Hamilton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bolton to Hamilton train arrive?

Bolton to Hamilton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Hamilton is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Bolton to Hamilton.

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

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Where can I stay near Hamilton?

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Bolton to Hamilton - 7 ways to travel via train, line 125 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 17m
£35–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
7h 34m
£18–35
Line 125 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus 125
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
6h 30m
£32–47
Drive 189.2 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Hamiltoncar 189.2 mi
3h 11m
£47–67
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
5h 16m
£56–167
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)plane LPL - GLA
5h 46m
£63–192
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
6h 31m
£67–215

Bolton to Hamilton by train

133Weekly Trains

3h 17mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198.4 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Motherwell via Preston in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Noel Street to Bus Station via Bus Station in around 6h 30m.

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