The average train between Liverpool and Hamilton takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Hamilton station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Liverpool to Hamilton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Hamilton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Liverpool to Hamilton train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Lumo and 3 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Hamilton is 270.7 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Motherwell via Preston in around 3h 31m.