The average train between Hamilton and York takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamilton to York. 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 3 hours between Hamilton and York. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 10:04 PM which arrives into York at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to York. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at York station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Hamilton to York train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Motherwell station.
Hamilton to York train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at York station.
Book your Hamilton to York train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hamilton and York is 275.9 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Motherwell to York via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 12m.