The average train between Chester and Hamilton takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 every 3 hours between Chester and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 9:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Hamilton station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Chester to Hamilton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.
Chester to Hamilton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Chester to Hamilton train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Chester and Hamilton is 295.8 km. The road distance is 359 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Motherwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 32m.