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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Hamilton is to bus via Leeds which costs £23 - £50 and takes 7h 27m.

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 15m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Portland Park via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

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 35m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Hamilton?

The distance between Sheffield and Hamilton is 253 miles. The road distance is 225 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 35m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Sheffield to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Hamilton bus from?

Sheffield to Hamilton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Hamilton train from?

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

Train or bus from Sheffield to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Hamilton is to train via Preston which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Sheffield to Hamilton bus arrive?

Sheffield to Hamilton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Hamilton train arrive?

Sheffield to Hamilton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, 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 15m to drive from Sheffield to Hamilton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Hamilton?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Sheffield to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 35m
£61–164
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
7h 27m
£23–50
Drive 223.6 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Hamiltoncar 223.6 mi
4h 15m
£55–80
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
5h 59m
£70–213
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 52m
£159–222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180
8h 40m
£54–130
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 23m
£77–171
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Lutontrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5h 22m
£110–224
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 29m
£94–190

Sheffield to Hamilton by train

158Weekly Trains

4h 35mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 251.6 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Portland Park via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 27m.

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