Rome2Rio

How to get fromWakefield to Hamiltonby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Hamilton

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Wakefield 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.

  1. Train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Carlisletrain train Sheffield - Carlisle
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 26m
    £65–143

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    7h 8m
    £25–43

  3. Drive 201.5 mi

    1. Drive from Wakefield to Hamiltoncar car 201.5 mi
    3h 48m
    £49–71

  4. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LBA - GLA
    7h 13m
    £55–141

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 27m
    £151–209

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 2m
    £140–208

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    6h 10m
    £69–175

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    4h 56m
    £92–180

  9. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LBA - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain train
    7h 16m
    £78–195

Wakefield to Hamilton by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wakefield to Hamilton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 211.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Motherwell via Carlisle in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers