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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Hamilton is to bus and fly which costs £40 - £140 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Hamilton is to train and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs £95 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Portland Park via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Motherwell via Moorgate station, London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Colchester to Hamilton?

The distance between Colchester and Hamilton is 443 miles. The road distance is 390.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Hamilton without a car is to train via Preston which takes 6h 19m and costs £85 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Colchester to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Hamilton bus from?

Colchester to Hamilton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Hamilton train from?

Colchester to Hamilton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Colchester to Hamilton is to train via Preston which takes 6h 19m and costs £85 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 12h 43m.

Where does the Colchester to Hamilton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Hamilton train arrive?

Colchester to Hamilton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Hamilton is 390 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Colchester to Hamilton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Colchester to Hamilton?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Motherwell
6h 19m
£86–397
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
4h 11m
£44–136
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Station
12h 43m
£48–120
Drive 388.2 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Hamilton388.2 mi
6h 43m
£95–137
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to MotherwellLondon Euston - Glasgow Central
6h 56m
£82–277
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway737
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Station590
14h 40m
£68–105
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
4h 8m
£95–318
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4h 54m
£63–222
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwell
5h 18m
£56–175
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwell
5h 16m
£108–367
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwell
6h 2m
£82–291

Colchester to Hamilton by train, foot, and subway

135Weekly Services

6h 19mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 440.6 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Motherwell via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Portland Park via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 43m.

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