Train Hamilton to Manchester from £78 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Hamilton and Manchester takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamilton to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 14m
Duration: 209 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 57m

£50–130

Hamilton to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Hamilton and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Manchester at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

11:58 PM → 6:11 AM
Arrives next day
6h 13m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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