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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Hamilton is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £30 - £140 and takes 8h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Hamilton is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Portland Park via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Motherwell via Manchester Piccadilly and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Hamilton?

The distance between Nottingham and Hamilton is 294 miles. The road distance is 268.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Hamilton without a car is to train via Preston which takes 5h 44m and costs £85 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Nottingham to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Hamilton bus from?

Nottingham to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Hamilton train from?

Nottingham to Hamilton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Hamilton is to train via Preston which takes 5h 44m and costs £85 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £30 - £140 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Nottingham to Hamilton bus arrive?

Nottingham to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Nottingham to Hamilton train arrive?

Nottingham to Hamilton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Hamilton is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Nottingham to Hamilton.

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

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Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 1291+ hotels available in Hamilton.

Nottingham to Hamilton - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Nottingham 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 Preston
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain
5h 44m
£90–192
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
8h 42m
£30–140
Drive 266.7 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Hamiltoncar 266.7 mi
4h 36m
£66–95
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 38m
£64–157
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwelltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 50m
£110–190
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
9h 57m
£64–147
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5h 16m
£88–189
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
5h 54m
£86–183
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
6h 14m
£87–212
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
6h 31m
£104–225

Nottingham to Hamilton by train

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Hamilton.

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Distance: 291.8 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Motherwell via Manchester Piccadilly and Preston in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Portland Park via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 42m.

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