There are 6 ways to get from Hull to Hamilton 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 via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Hull to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain
5h 14m£44–189Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 561 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
8h 32m£17–70Drive 236.6 mi
- Drive from Hull to Hamiltoncar 236.6 mi
4h 21m£58–84Train, fly
- Take the train from Hull to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
6h 11m£63–195Train
- Take the train from Hull to Yorktrain Bridlington - York / ...
- Take the train from York to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 39m£107–354Train via Carlisle
- Take the train from Hull to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain
6h 11m£28–184
Hull to Hamilton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hull to Hamilton is to bus which costs £17 - £70 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Hull to Hamilton is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Hull to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Hull Interchange and arriving at Portland Park via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Hull to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Hull and arriving at Motherwell via York and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Hull and Hamilton is 289 miles. The road distance is 238 miles.
The best way to get from Hull to Hamilton without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 14m and costs £40 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Hull to Hamilton, including transfers.
Hull to Hamilton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hull Interchange station.
Hull to Hamilton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
The best way to get from Hull to Hamilton is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 14m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £70 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Hull, England and Hamilton, Scotland?
You can take a train from Hull to Motherwell via York and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Interchange to Portland Park via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 32m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £20–70
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Hull to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Hull to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–40
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Hull to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–70
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from York to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from York to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from York to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £100–310
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £100–150
- 1st Class
- £220–310
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
Train from Carlisle to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Hull to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Hull Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hull to Hamilton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Hull to Hamilton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hull to Hamilton is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Hull to Hamilton.
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