The average train between Inverness and Hamilton takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Inverness to Hamilton. 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 hourly between Inverness and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Stirling and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Hamilton? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Hamilton station via Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Inverness to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your Inverness to Hamilton train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Inverness and Hamilton is 190.8 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Hamilton Central via Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 4h 25m.