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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Hamilton is to train and bus which costs £29 - £95 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Hamilton is to train and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs £40 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Hamilton station. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Motherwell via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Hamilton?

The distance between Cheltenham and Hamilton is 328 miles. The road distance is 323.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Hamilton without a car is to train via Preston which takes 5h 53m and costs £45 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Cheltenham to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Hamilton bus from?

Cheltenham to Hamilton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Hamilton train from?

Cheltenham to Hamilton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Hamilton is to train via Preston which takes 5h 53m and costs £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Hamilton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cheltenham to Hamilton train arrive?

Cheltenham to Hamilton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Hamilton is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Cheltenham to Hamilton.

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

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Cheltenham to Hamilton - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cheltenham 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 via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Motherwell
5h 53m
£45–199
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
8h 50m
£29–94
Drive 321.2 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Hamilton321.2 mi
5h 9m
£79–113
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4h 21m
£44–118
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to MotherwellPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 2m
£170–550
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station590
9h 15m
£44–83
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4h 4m
£42–137
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
5h 42m
£112–411
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwell
5h 27m
£62–172
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwell
5h 11m
£62–186
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
6h 10m
£82–301

Cheltenham to Hamilton by train

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Distance: 326.2 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Motherwell via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 15m.

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