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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Hamilton takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Waverley Station 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.

51 min
Duration
36 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Hamilton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Waverley Station is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 12:23 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 1h 9m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 38 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 41 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 4m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 38 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 41 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 4m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 38 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 41 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 4m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 14m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 40 min • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 38 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 41 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 4m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Waverley Station 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Hamilton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 36.1 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland and Hamilton, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell 4 times a day. Tickets cost £15–24 and the journey takes 41 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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