The average train between Hamilton and Cardonald takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. There is an hourly train service from Hamilton to Cardonald. 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 Hamilton and Cardonald. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Cardonald at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central Low Level and take an average of 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Cardonald. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Cardonald station via Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
Hamilton to Cardonald train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.
Hamilton to Cardonald train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.
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The distance between Hamilton and Cardonald is 21.8 km. The road distance is 24 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Level every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–9 and the journey takes 27 min.