The average train between Greenock and Hamilton takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Greenock 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 hourly between Greenock and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Hamilton station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Greenock to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Greenock West station.
Greenock to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Hamilton Central station.
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The distance between Greenock and Hamilton is 49.7 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Greenock West to Hamilton Central via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 1h 15m.