The average train between Doncaster and Hamilton takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Doncaster 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 4 hours between Doncaster and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 1:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Hamilton station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Doncaster to Hamilton train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Hamilton train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Doncaster to Hamilton train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Doncaster and Hamilton is 311.6 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to Motherwell via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 36m.