The average train between Middlesbrough and Hamilton takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Middlesbrough 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 2 hours between Middlesbrough and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Hamilton station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Middlesbrough to Hamilton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Hamilton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Hamilton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Hamilton is 221.6 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Motherwell via Carlisle in around 4h 15m.