The average train between Derby and Hamilton takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby 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 4 times a day between Derby and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 10:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Hamilton station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Derby to Hamilton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Hamilton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Derby to Hamilton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Lumo and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Derby and Hamilton is 357 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Motherwell via Crewe in around 5h 10m.