The average train between Hamilton and West Kilbride takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamilton to West Kilbride. 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 hourly between Hamilton and West Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 10:24 PM which arrives into West Kilbride at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central Low Level and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to West Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at West Kilbride station via Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Hamilton to West Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.
Hamilton to West Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at West Kilbride station.
Book your Hamilton to West Kilbride train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Hamilton and West Kilbride is 52.2 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Hamilton Central to West Kilbride via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 2h.