The average train between Hamilton and Edinburgh takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train service runs several times per day from Hamilton to Edinburgh. 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 Hamilton and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:52 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.
Hamilton to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Hamilton to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Hamilton and Edinburgh is 56.1 km. The road distance is 70 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 55 min. Two other operators also service this route.
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