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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to York by train or car

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    3h 12m
    £73–153
  2. Drive  199.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Yorkcar car 199.3 mi
    3h 24m
    £50–72
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Yorktrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    3h 28m
    £100–160
  4. Train, Steam train

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Yorktrain train The Dalesman East
    6h 25m

Hamilton to York by train

Calendar57Weekly Trains
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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You can take a train from Motherwell to York via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 12m.

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