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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Manchester is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £17 - £50 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Manchester?

The distance between Hamilton and Manchester is 210 miles. The road distance is 203.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Hamilton to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Hamilton to Manchester?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 4h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Hamilton to Manchester bus arrive?

Hamilton to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamilton to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Manchester is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Hamilton to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Hamilton to Manchester 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 Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Preston - Manchester Airport / ...
2h 57m
£38–194
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 25m
£18–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
4h 35m
£20–45
Drive 202.4 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Manchestercar 202.4 mi
3h 24m
£50–72
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
4h 51m
£58–145
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop Dbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h
£63–173
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 45m
£66–174

Hamilton to Manchester by train

149Weekly Trains

2h 57mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 208.9 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Manchester Oxford Road via Preston in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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