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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Preston is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £14 - £40 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Preston is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £30 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Coach Stn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Motherwell and arriving at Preston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Preston?

The distance between Hamilton and Preston is 179 miles. The road distance is 172.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £30 - £170.

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

The train from Motherwell to Preston takes 2h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamilton to Preston?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Preston is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £30 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Hamilton to Preston bus arrive?

Hamilton to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Stn station.

Where does the Hamilton to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamilton to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Preston is 172 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Hamilton to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 669+ hotels available in Preston.

Hamilton to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Preston 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 / ...
2h 6m
£30–170
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
4h 49m
£14–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stnbus 181
3h 50m
£24–35
Drive 171.4 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Prestoncar 171.4 mi
2h 49m
£42–61
Fly, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 50m
£72–173

Hamilton to Preston by train

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2h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 178.3 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Preston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £65–170 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stn twice daily. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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