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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hamilton is to bus which costs £70 - £180 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hamilton is to train and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs £55 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Hamilton station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Motherwell via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Hamilton?

The distance between Cardiff and Hamilton is 369 miles. The road distance is 360.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £95 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Cardiff to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hamilton bus from?

Cardiff to Hamilton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hamilton train from?

Cardiff to Hamilton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hamilton is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £95 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Cardiff to Hamilton bus arrive?

Cardiff to Hamilton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Hamilton train arrive?

Cardiff to Hamilton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Hamilton is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Cardiff to Hamilton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Hamilton?

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Where can I stay near Hamilton?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 24m
£95–233
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4h 35m
£56–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
10h 40m
£70–179
Drive 358.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Hamiltoncar 358.8 mi
6h 43m
£90–129
Train via Lancaster
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Motherwelltrain
6h 48m
£136–238
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Glasgow Central
9h 18m
£257–362
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
5h 41m
£79–185
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 22m
£94–198
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 28m
£111–223

Cardiff to Hamilton by train

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6h 24mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Hamilton.

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Distance: 367.1 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Hamilton, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Motherwell via Crewe in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 40m.

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