The average train between Darlington and Hamilton takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Darlington 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 Darlington and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darlington is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Darlington station and arriving at Hamilton station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Darlington to Hamilton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Hamilton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Darlington to Hamilton train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Darlington and Hamilton is 209.7 km. The road distance is 317 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Motherwell 3 times a day. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 2h 48m.