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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Hamilton is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Hamilton is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Motherwell via Manchester Oxford Road and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Hamilton?

The distance between Sheffield and Hamilton is 253 miles. The road distance is 224.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Hamilton without a car is to train via Preston which takes 4h 45m and costs £29 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Sheffield to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Hamilton train from?

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

Where does the Sheffield to Hamilton train arrive?

Sheffield to Hamilton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Hamilton is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Sheffield to Hamilton.

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

Book your Sheffield to Hamilton train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 1205+ hotels available in Hamilton.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Sheffield to Hamilton by train, 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 Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain
4h 45m
£30–159
Drive 223.6 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Hamiltoncar 223.6 mi
4h 11m
£55–79
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 4m
£66–173
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 52m
£120–390
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 24m
£56–159
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5h 21m
£71–253
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield 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 32m
£77–213
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
6h
£123–395

Sheffield to Hamilton by train

135Weekly Trains

4h 45mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sheffield to Hamilton.

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Distance: 251.6 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Motherwell via Manchester Oxford Road and Preston in around 4h 45m.

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