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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Hamilton West takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Hamilton West. 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 51m
Duration
40 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Edinburgh to Hamilton West train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Hamilton West. 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 West at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 2m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 16m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 5m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 2m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 16m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 5m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 2m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 16m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 5m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 2m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 15m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 6m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 21m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 2m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 16m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 5m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 2m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 16m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 5m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Hamilton West? 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 to Hamilton West.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 39.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Hamilton West, 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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