The average train between Fife and Hamilton takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Fife 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 Fife and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fife is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Fife to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Fife station and arriving at Hamilton station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Fife to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
Fife to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Fife to Hamilton train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Fife and Hamilton is 89.9 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Cupar to Motherwell via Haymarket in around 2h 35m.