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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hamilton is to bus via Manchester which costs £28 - £80 and takes 12h 29m.

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 25m and costs £45 - £120.

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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

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 and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

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 via Preston which takes 6h 34m and costs £60 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m 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 Sophia Gardens 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 via Preston which takes 6h 34m and costs £60 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 10h 50m.

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 40m 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

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain
6h 34m
£62–253
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
12h 29m
£28–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
10h 50m
£44–100
Drive 358.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Hamiltoncar 358.8 mi
6h 40m
£88–126
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
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 25m
£45–118
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
9h 4m
£195–658
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 32m
£64–177
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 23m
£55–179
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 31m
£76–238

Cardiff to Hamilton by train

135Weekly Trains

6h 34mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Hamilton.

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Distance: 367.1 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Motherwell via Crewe and Preston in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 50m.

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