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.
Train via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Carlisletrain Sheffield - Carlisle
- Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 26m£56–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
7h 8m£27–40Drive 201.5 mi
- Drive from Wakefield to Hamiltoncar 201.5 mi
3h 48m£51–73Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 6m£67–178Train
- Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 27m£125–182Train #2
- Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 2m£114–180Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
5h 56m£62–160Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 3m£81–168Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Motherwelltrain
7h 2m£93–191
Wakefield to Hamilton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Hamilton is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Hamilton is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Portland Park via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Motherwell via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Wakefield and Hamilton is 213 miles. The road distance is 202.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Hamilton without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 26m and costs £55 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Wakefield to Hamilton, including transfers.
Wakefield to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.
Wakefield to Hamilton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Hamilton is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 26m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 7h 8m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 5h 56m.
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 3 hours. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £95–170
Flights from Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–180
Flights from Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–170
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–210
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–200
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–200
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–210
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Wakefield to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Wakefield to Hamilton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Hamilton is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Wakefield to Hamilton.
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