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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Cardiff is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 11h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 33m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Cardiff?

The distance between Hamilton and Cardiff is 369 miles. The road distance is 361.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £70 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Hamilton to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Cardiff bus from?

Hamilton to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Cardiff train from?

Hamilton to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £70 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Hamilton to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hamilton to Cardiff train arrive?

Hamilton to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Cardiff is 362 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Hamilton to Cardiff.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Hamilton to Cardiff 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 Motherwell to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
6h 38m
£71–289
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDM19
11h 25m
£30–44
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
10h 40m
£39–94
Drive 359.6 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Cardiff359.6 mi
6h 41m
£91–131
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
4h 33m
£40–128
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 13m
£41–131
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
5h 25m
£72–217
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
6h 1m
£59–197
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
6h 36m
£62–200

Hamilton to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 367.1 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Motherwell to Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 40m.

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