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Train Hamilton to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Train Hamilton to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$17
Average train trip duration1h 37m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure6:56 AM
Distance36 miles (57 km)
Latest train departure4:03 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

Hamilton to Edinburgh Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains3
Earliest and Latest Train Departures6:56AM - 4:03PM
Minimum Price$17
Average Ticket Price$17
Minimum Trip Duration1h17m
Average Train Trip Duration1h37m
Distance36 miles (57 km)
Train Companies on This RouteScotRail
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Hamilton - Edinburgh

The average train ticket price from Hamilton to Edinburgh is $17. The best way to find train tickets from Hamilton to Edinburgh is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Hamilton and Edinburgh is around 1h 37m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 17m. This is the time it takes to travel the 35 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Hamilton to Edinburgh can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Hamilton to Edinburgh by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Hamilton to Edinburgh, you can travel comfortably and safely with ScotRail.

Once in Edinburgh, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Rosslyn Chapel, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Zoo, The Edinburgh Dungeon, Old Town.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Hamilton to Edinburgh is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Edinburgh, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Hamilton and Edinburgh, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Hamilton to Edinburgh, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Will you be returning to Hamilton by train?

Train from Edinburgh to Hamilton

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