The average train between Carnforth and Hamilton takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Carnforth to Hamilton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Carnforth and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 8:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Carnforth station and arriving at Hamilton station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Carnforth to Hamilton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lancaster station.
Carnforth to Hamilton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Carnforth to Hamilton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Carnforth and Hamilton is 199.2 km. The road distance is 264 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Lancaster to Motherwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 1h 50m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 3 hours.