The average train between Hamilton and Johnstone takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hamilton to Johnstone. 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 30 minutes between Hamilton and Johnstone. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Johnstone at 9:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central Low Level and take an average of 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

49 min • 1 change

50 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Johnstone. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Johnstone station via Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Hamilton to Johnstone train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.
Hamilton to Johnstone train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Johnstone station.
Book your Hamilton to Johnstone train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Hamilton and Johnstone is 31 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a train from Hamilton Central to Johnstone via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 50 min.