The average train between Edinburgh and Hamilton takes 52 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 11:12 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 12:22 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Hamilton station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
Edinburgh to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Edinburgh to Hamilton train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Edinburgh and Hamilton is 56.1 km. The road distance is 70 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.
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