Edinburgh to Hamilton Central Station Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Hamilton Central Station takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 59 min. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Hamilton Central Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 48m
Duration: 39 mi
Distance: £21
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Edinburgh to Hamilton Central Station train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Hamilton Central Station. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Hamilton Central Station at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 7:24 AM
59 min • 1 change
7:41 AM → 8:54 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 11:23 AM
1h 2m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 1:24 PM
1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:25 AM → 7:24 AM
59 min • 1 change
7:42 AM → 8:54 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 11:23 AM
1h 3m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 1:24 PM
1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

7:13 PM → 8:28 PM
1h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:25 AM → 7:24 AM
59 min • 1 change
7:41 AM → 8:54 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 11:23 AM
1h 2m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 1:24 PM
1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:25 AM → 7:24 AM
59 min • 1 change
7:41 AM → 8:54 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 11:23 AM
1h 2m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 1:24 PM
1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:25 AM → 7:24 AM
59 min • 1 change
7:41 AM → 8:54 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 11:23 AM
1h 2m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 1:24 PM
1h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Hamilton Central Station? 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.

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell 4 times a day. Tickets cost £19–28 and the journey takes 39 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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