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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Durham is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Durham is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Motherwell and arriving at Durham. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Durham?

The distance between Hamilton and Durham is 174 miles. The road distance is 146.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Durham without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £75 - £230.

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

The train from Motherwell to Durham takes 2h 47m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Durham train from?

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

Train or fly from Hamilton to Durham?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Durham is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £75 - £230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Hamilton to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamilton to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Durham is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Hamilton to Durham.

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

Book your Hamilton to Durham train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1686+ hotels available in Durham.

Hamilton to Durham - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Durham 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 Motherwell to Durhamtrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2h 47m
£75–230
Train via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 18m
£32–125
Drive 146.1 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Durhamcar 146.1 mi
2h 42m
£35–51
Fly
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
6h 13m
£70–136

Hamilton to Durham by train

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Distance: 172.9 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Motherwell to Durham twice daily. Tickets cost £75–230 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, Ryanair, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL) every 4 hours.

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