The average train between Leeds and Hamilton takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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 Leeds and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Hamilton station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Leeds to Hamilton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Hamilton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Leeds to Hamilton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leeds and Hamilton is 270.9 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Motherwell via Preston in around 4h 22m.