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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Hamilton is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Hamilton is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Hamilton station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Motherwell via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Chester to Hamilton?

The distance between Chester and Hamilton is 224 miles. The road distance is 223.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £75 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Chester to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Hamilton bus from?

Chester to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Hamilton train from?

Chester to Hamilton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Chester to Hamilton is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £75 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Chester to Hamilton bus arrive?

Chester to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Chester to Hamilton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Hamilton is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Chester to Hamilton.

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

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Where can I stay near Hamilton?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chester 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 Warrington Bank Quay to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 59m
£77–198
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood streetbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Motherwelltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
5h 56m
£32–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
8h 25m
£38–66
Drive 222.3 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Hamiltoncar 222.3 mi
3h 44m
£54–78
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
5h 5m
£59–138
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
5h 51m
£58–145
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 3m
£47–128
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
6h 43m
£77–236
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
6h 20m
£67–191

Chester to Hamilton by train

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3h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 222.9 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Motherwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £75–190 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 25m.

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