The average train between Hamilton and Leeds takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamilton to Leeds. 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 2 hours between Hamilton and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Leeds at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Leeds station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Hamilton to Leeds train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.
Hamilton to Leeds train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Hamilton to Leeds train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hamilton and Leeds is 270.9 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a train from Motherwell to Leeds via Preston in around 4h 28m.