Train Hamilton to Tranent from £28 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Hamilton and Tranent takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamilton to Tranent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 42m
Duration: 53 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: Every 4 hours
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1h 45m

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Hamilton to Tranent train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Hamilton and Tranent. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Tranent at 9:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

12:02 PM → 1:49 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
2:02 PM → 3:52 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
3:56 PM → 5:58 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
8:09 PM → 9:53 PM
1h 43m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:28 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 8:53 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 9:52 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 11:50 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:28 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 8:53 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 9:52 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 11:50 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:28 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 8:53 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 9:52 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 11:50 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

7:21 AM → 8:53 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 9:24 AM
1h 20m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 11:22 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 1:24 PM
1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

11:13 AM → 12:50 PM
1h 37m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:28 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 8:53 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 9:52 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 11:50 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hamilton to Tranent? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Hamilton to Tranent.

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Distance: 53 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Tranent, Scotland?

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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