The average train between Hamilton and Methil takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamilton to Methil. 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 4 hours between Hamilton and Methil. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Methil at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Methil. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Methil station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Hamilton to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Hamilton to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Leven station.
Book your Hamilton to Methil train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Hamilton and Methil is 78.7 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from Motherwell to Leven via Haymarket in around 2h 24m.