The average train between Birmingham and Hamilton takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 2 hours between Birmingham and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Hamilton station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Birmingham to Hamilton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Hamilton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Birmingham to Hamilton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper and 2 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Hamilton is 390.8 km. The road distance is 456 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Motherwell 4 times a day. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day.