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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Hamilton is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Hamilton is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £75 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Hamilton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester Central Coach Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Hamilton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Motherwell. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Manchester to Hamilton?

The distance between Manchester and Hamilton is 211 miles. The road distance is 203.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £75 - £130.

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

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwell takes 2h 58m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Hamilton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Hamilton train from?

Manchester to Hamilton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Manchester to Hamilton is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 4h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £190 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Manchester to Hamilton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Hamilton train arrive?

Manchester to Hamilton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Hamilton is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Manchester to Hamilton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Hamilton?

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Manchester to Hamilton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwelltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 58m
£75–130
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
4h 47m
£20–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
4h 45m
£35–95
Drive 202.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Hamiltoncar 202.1 mi
3h 23m
£50–73
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
4h 51m
£56–181
Bus, line 267 bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park Roadbus 255 / ...
5h 24m
£25–41
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
5h 34m
£63–208
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Maxim Business Parkbus
6h 21m
£52–173
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 51m
£69–178

Manchester to Hamilton by train

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2h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 209.5 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwell every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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