Train Manchester to Hamilton from £79 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Hamilton takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.

3h 19m
Duration: 209 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 33m

£51–131

Manchester to Hamilton train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:24 PM → 8:21 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
6:53 PM → 9:50 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:53 PM → 10:53 PM
3h • 1 change
11:36 PM → 6:55 AM
Arrives next day
7h 19m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:17 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 12:22 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 12:47 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:17 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 12:22 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 12:47 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:17 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 12:22 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 12:47 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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