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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Hamilton takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon 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 5m
Duration
399 mi
Distance
£170
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

best
  1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
  2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
  4. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain train
7h 13m
£130–241

Swindon to Hamilton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Swindon and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express14h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 7m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 18m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 9m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express12h 21m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 7m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 18m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express12h 21m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 7m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 18m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express12h 21m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 7m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 18m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express12h 21m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 7m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 18m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 9m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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 Swindon to Hamilton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 399.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Motherwell via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Carlisle in around 7h 13m.

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