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There are 6 ways to get from York to Hamilton by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 38m
    £122–168

  2. Drive  199.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from York to Hamiltoncar car 199.3 mi
    3h 24m
    £50–72

  3. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LBA - GLA
    6h 4m
    £67–173

  4. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 56m
    £77–167

  5. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from York to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 50m
    £61–165

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    5h 16m
    £97–187

York to Hamilton by train and bus

Calendar22Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

Cross Country operates a train from York to Motherwell 3 times a day. Tickets cost £120–170 and the journey takes 3h 21m.

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