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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Hamilton takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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.

8h 3m
Duration
426 mi
Distance
£171
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Southampton to Hamilton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Southampton and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Wolverhampton and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 6m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 50m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 6m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastLumo7h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 5m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 4m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 5m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 5m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 5m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Hamilton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 425.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Hamilton, Scotland?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Motherwell via Wolverhampton and Preston in around 7h 50m.

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