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 £28 - £40 and takes 4h 34m.

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 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 41m.

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 41m and costs £14 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Carnforth to Hamilton, including transfers.

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 41m and costs £14 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £40 and takes 4h 34m.

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?

There are 1164+ hotels available in Hamilton.

Carnforth to Hamilton - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 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 MotherwellRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 41m
£15–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Bus Station181
4h 34m
£29–40
Drive 144.8 mi
1. Drive from Carnforth to Hamilton144.8 mi
2h 21m
£37–53

Carnforth to Hamilton by train

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Distance: 163.8 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Lancaster to Motherwell every 4 hours. Tickets cost £44–48 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 4 times a day. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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