The average train between Hamilton and Edinburgh Castle takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train service runs several times per day from Hamilton to Edinburgh Castle. 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 Castle. 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 Castle 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 Castle station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 59 min.
Hamilton to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Motherwell station.
Hamilton to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Hamilton to Edinburgh Castle train tickets online with Cross Country, Caledonian Sleeper and ScotRail.
The distance between Hamilton and Edinburgh Castle is 55.8 km. The road distance is 71 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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