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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Hamilton takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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.

4h 6m
Duration
241 mi
Distance
£126
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

York to Hamilton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between York and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 17m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country9h 57m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 59m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 44m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 21m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 59m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 44m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 21m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 59m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 44m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 21m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 59m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 44m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 21m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 59m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 44m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 21m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 45m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 21m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from York 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.

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  • Distance: 241.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

Cross Country operates a train from York to Motherwell 3 times a day. Tickets cost £100–160 and the journey takes 3h 21m.

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