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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Hamilton is to bus which costs £12 - £23 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Hamilton is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Portland Park via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Motherwell via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Leeds to Hamilton?

The distance between Leeds and Hamilton is 268 miles. The road distance is 196.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £110 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Leeds to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Hamilton bus from?

Leeds to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Hamilton train from?

Leeds to Hamilton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Leeds to Hamilton is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £110 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £23 and takes 5h 27m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Leeds to Hamilton bus arrive?

Leeds to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Leeds to Hamilton train arrive?

Leeds to Hamilton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Hamilton is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Leeds to Hamilton.

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

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Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 1179+ hotels available in Hamilton.

Leeds to Hamilton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Leeds 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
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 4m
£110–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
5h 27m
£12–23
Drive 195 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Hamiltoncar 195 mi
3h 39m
£47–68
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
5h 17m
£53–112
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 21m
£32–153
Bus via Park Road
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
7h 23m
£12–55
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 14m
£52–179
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
6h 44m
£72–210

Leeds to Hamilton by train and bus

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4h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 266.3 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Motherwell twice daily. Tickets cost £110–340 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Megabus UK also services this route once daily.

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