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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Hamilton takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

6h 45m
Duration
379 mi
Distance
£146
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Reading to Hamilton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Reading and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 55m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 4m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Hamilton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 379.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Hamilton, Scotland?

You can take a train from Reading to Motherwell via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 6h 52m.

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