The average train between Edinburgh and Hamilton takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 12:23 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at Motherwell station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
Edinburgh to Hamilton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Hamilton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Motherwell station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Hamilton is 56.1 km. The road distance is 64 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell 4 times a day. Tickets cost £15–24 and the journey takes 39 min. Two other operators also service this route.