The average train between Rotherham and Hamilton takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotherham 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 4 hours between Rotherham and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rotherham 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 Rotherham to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Hamilton station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Rotherham to Hamilton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Rotherham to Hamilton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Rotherham to Hamilton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Hamilton is 311.8 km. The road distance is 469 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Motherwell via Doncaster and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 40m.