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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamilton Central Station and Edinburgh takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train service runs several times per day from Hamilton Central Station to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 11m
Duration
39 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Hamilton Central Station to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Hamilton Central Station and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton Central Station is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailCross Country1h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 33m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 35m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 29m • 1 change
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    ScotRailCross Country1h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 33m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailCross Country1h 29m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 24m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailCross Country1h 26m • 1 change
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    ScotRailCross Country58 min • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail7h 36m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 29m • 1 change
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    ScotRailCross Country1h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 33m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 29m • 1 change
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    ScotRailCross Country1h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 33m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 29m • 1 change
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    ScotRailCross Country1h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 33m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hamilton Central Station to Edinburgh? 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 Hamilton Central Station to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 39 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley 3 times a day. Tickets cost £15–24 and the journey takes 42 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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