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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Hamilton is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Hamilton is to train and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Hamilton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Motherwell. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Derby to Hamilton?

The distance between Derby and Hamilton is 339 miles. The road distance is 262 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £180 - £260.

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

The train from Derby to Motherwell takes 5h 12m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Derby to Hamilton train from?

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

Where does the Derby to Hamilton train arrive?

Derby to Hamilton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Derby to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Hamilton is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Derby to Hamilton.

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

Book your Derby to Hamilton train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 1302+ hotels available in Hamilton.

Derby to Hamilton - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Derby to Hamilton by train, 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 Derby to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
5h 12m
£180–260
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 12m
£54–132
Drive 260.5 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Hamiltoncar 260.5 mi
4h 38m
£64–92
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Motherwelltrain
5h 44m
£107–178
Train via Stoke-on-Trent
1. Take the train from Derby to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
6h 8m
£68–116
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
5h 28m
£76–158
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5h 35m
£87–181
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
5h 54m
£112–245

Derby to Hamilton by train

13Weekly Trains

5h 12mAverage Duration

£180Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Derby to Hamilton.

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Distance: 337.2 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Motherwell twice daily. Tickets cost £180–260 and the journey takes 5h 12m.

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