Hamilton to The Scottish Borders Trains

Hamilton to The Scottish Borders trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamilton and The Scottish Borders takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamilton to The Scottish Borders. 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 17m
Duration: 68 mi
Distance: £36
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Hamilton to The Scottish Borders train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Hamilton and The Scottish Borders. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 9:20 PM which arrives into The Scottish Borders at 11:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

12:02 PM → 2:06 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
2:02 PM → 4:37 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
3:56 PM → 6:36 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
8:09 PM → 10:35 PM
2h 25m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:59 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

11:13 AM → 1:04 PM
1h 51m • 1 change
9:20 PM → 11:04 PM
1h 44m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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