The average train between York and Hamilton takes 4h 7m 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.
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, and take on average 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Hamilton station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
York to Hamilton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Hamilton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your York to Hamilton train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Hamilton is 275.9 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from York to Motherwell via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 7m.