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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Leeds is to bus which costs £27 - £60 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Leeds is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Leeds?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Leeds station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Leeds City Bus Station via Halston Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Leeds?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Motherwell and arriving at Leeds. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Leeds?

The distance between Hamilton and Leeds is 265 miles. The road distance is 197 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £140 - £200.

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

The train from Motherwell to Leeds takes 4h 1m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Leeds bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Leeds train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Hamilton to Leeds?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Leeds is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £140 - £200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 6h 6m, you could also bus, which costs £27 - £60 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Hamilton to Leeds bus arrive?

Hamilton to Leeds bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Leeds train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamilton to Leeds?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Leeds is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Hamilton to Leeds.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leeds?

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Hamilton to Leeds - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Hamilton to Leeds by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Leedstrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
4h 1m
£140–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
5h 15m
£27–56
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus Ukn31
4h 40m
£30–73
Drive 195.9 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Leedscar 195.9 mi
3h 38m
£49–70
Fly from Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
6h 6m
£60–128
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
4h 30m
£62–154
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
6h 10m
£79–203

Hamilton to Leeds by train

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4h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 263.8 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Motherwell to Leeds twice daily. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) 4 times a day.

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