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

The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Hamilton is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Hamilton is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Carnforth and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Hamilton station. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Carnforth and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Motherwell via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Carnforth to Hamilton?

The distance between Carnforth and Hamilton is 165 miles. The road distance is 145.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carnforth to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Carnforth to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Hamilton bus from?

Carnforth to Hamilton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Hamilton train from?

Carnforth to Hamilton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.

Train or bus from Carnforth to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Carnforth to Hamilton is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Carnforth to Hamilton bus arrive?

Carnforth to Hamilton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Carnforth to Hamilton train arrive?

Carnforth to Hamilton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Carnforth to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Hamilton is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Carnforth to Hamilton.

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

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Where can I stay near Hamilton?

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Carnforth to Hamilton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carnforth to Hamilton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Motherwelltrain Rugby - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 37m
£34–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Bus Stationbus 181
4h 50m
£27–42
Drive 144.8 mi
1. Drive from Carnforth to Hamiltoncar 144.8 mi
2h 21m
£36–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from The Courts to Crown Innbus 382
3. Take the bus from High Street to Bus Stationbus X74
7h 52m

Carnforth to Hamilton by train

129Weekly Trains

2h 37mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.8 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Lancaster to Motherwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £55–160 and the journey takes 1h 52m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station Night Std to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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