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 £45 - £140 and takes 4h 9m.

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 6m 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 12m.

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 16m.

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 which takes 6h 16m and costs £80 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m 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 which takes 6h 16m and costs £80 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 12m.

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 47m to drive from Colchester to Hamilton.

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

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Colchester to Hamilton - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Colchester to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain
6h 16m
£84–357
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
4h 9m
£45–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
12h 12m
Drive 388.2 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Hamiltoncar 388.2 mi
6h 47m
£95–137
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus 590
14h 25m
£66–108
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
4h 6m
£95–317
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
5h 3m
£95–334
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4h 52m
£61–211
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
5h 18m
£56–188
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
5h 16m
£108–356

Colchester to Hamilton by train, foot, and subway

133Weekly Services

6h 16mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Hamilton.

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Distance: 440.6 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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 16m. 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 12m.

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