The average train between Johnstone and Hamilton takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Johnstone 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 every 30 minutes between Johnstone and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Johnstone is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Johnstone to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Johnstone station and arriving at Hamilton station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
Johnstone to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Johnstone station.
Johnstone to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Hamilton Central station.
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The distance between Johnstone and Hamilton is 31 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a train from Johnstone to Hamilton Central via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 55 min.