The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Hamilton takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 hourly between Newcastle upon Tyne and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 56m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Hamilton? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Hamilton station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Hamilton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Hamilton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Hamilton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Hamilton is 176.5 km. The road distance is 260 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Motherwell 3 times a day. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week.