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 14m.

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 14m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Hamilton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sheffield and arriving at Motherwell. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Hamilton?

The distance between Sheffield and Hamilton is 303 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 which takes 4h 35m and costs £160 - £230.

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

The train from Sheffield to Motherwell takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Hamilton train from?

Sheffield to Hamilton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Where does the Sheffield to Hamilton train arrive?

Sheffield to Hamilton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Hamilton is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m 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 1302+ hotels available in Hamilton.

Sheffield to Hamilton - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 6 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
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
4h 35m
£160–230
Drive 223.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sheffield to Hamiltoncar 223.7 mi
4h 14m
£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
5h 48m
£70–173
Train via Preston
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 42m
£62–164
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 31m
£72–158
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 47m
£94–184

Sheffield to Hamilton by train

13Weekly Trains

4h 35mAverage Duration

£160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 301 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Motherwell twice daily. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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