The average train between Linlithgow and Hamilton takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Linlithgow 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 3 times a day between Linlithgow and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Linlithgow is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 35m • 1 change

1h 21m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Linlithgow to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Linlithgow station and arriving at Hamilton station via Cumbernauld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Linlithgow to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Linlithgow station.
Linlithgow to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Hamilton Central station.
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The distance between Linlithgow and Hamilton is 35.7 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Linlithgow to Hamilton Central via Cumbernauld in around 1h 50m.