The average train between Nottingham and Hamilton takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nottingham to Hamilton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Hamilton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Nottingham to Hamilton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Hamilton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Nottingham to Hamilton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Nottingham and Hamilton is 364.3 km. The road distance is 470 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Motherwell via Manchester Piccadilly and Lancaster in around 5h 35m.