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Trip Overview

The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Hamilton takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

3h 8m
Duration
162 mi
Distance
£74
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 32m
£39–107

Newcastle upon Tyne to Hamilton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Newcastle upon Tyne and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 7:03 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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 20m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 16m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryScotRail2h 48m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country7h 59m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 6m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 58m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 52m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 12m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country9h • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 7m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 57m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 51m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 52m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 57m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 51m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 52m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 57m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 51m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 7m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 57m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Hamilton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 161.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Hamilton, Scotland?

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.

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