Train Reading to Hamilton from £177 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Hamilton takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h. 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.

7h 26m
Duration: 379 mi
Distance: £177
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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6h 59m

£145–241

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 1:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

10:15 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 6:21 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
2:16 PM → 8:21 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
3:14 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

6:15 AM → 12:22 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 2:19 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 3:30 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

6:15 AM → 12:22 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 2:19 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 3:30 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

6:15 AM → 12:22 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 2:19 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 3:27 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

10:15 AM → 4:23 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 5:15 PM
6h • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 6:22 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 7:48 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

6:15 AM → 12:22 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
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