The average train between Paisley and Hamilton takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Paisley 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 30 minutes between Paisley and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paisley is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
39 min • 1 change
48 min • 1 change
50 min • 1 change
52 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Hamilton station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
Paisley to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Paisley Gilmour Street station.
Paisley to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Hamilton Central station.
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The distance between Paisley and Hamilton is 26 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Hamilton Central via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 51 min.
