The average train between Dunfermline and Hamilton takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline station and arriving at Hamilton station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Dunfermline to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunfermline Town station.
Dunfermline to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Motherwell station.
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The distance between Dunfermline and Hamilton is 49.3 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Motherwell via Haymarket in around 2h 13m.