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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Hamilton is to bus via Portland Park which costs £19 - £55 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Hamilton is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Park Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Motherwell via Leeds and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Hamilton?

The distance between Pontefract and Hamilton is 259 miles. The road distance is 211.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Hamilton without a car is to train via Preston which takes 5h 57m and costs £30 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Pontefract to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Hamilton bus from?

Pontefract to Hamilton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Hamilton train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontefract to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Hamilton is to train via Preston which takes 5h 57m and costs £30 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £60 and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Pontefract to Hamilton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontefract to Hamilton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontefract to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Hamilton is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Pontefract to Hamilton.

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

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Pontefract to Hamilton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Pontefract to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to PrestonYork - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to MotherwellRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 57m
£33–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station183 / ...
9h 28m
£20–59
Drive 210.5 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Hamilton210.5 mi
3h 32m
£52–75
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LBA - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Central
5h 52m
£65–145
Train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to MotherwellPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 13m
£112–353
Bus via Portland Park
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk010 / ...
9h 31m
£20–54
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
6h 59m
£77–181

Pontefract to Hamilton by train

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Distance: 257.8 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Motherwell via Leeds and Preston in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £23–55 and the journey takes 6h 20m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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