How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Hamilton?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Hamilton start from £37. The average price for this train route is around £139. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Hamilton?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Hamilton is 4h 43m, covering a distance of 244 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 51m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Hamilton route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast , CrossCountry .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Hamilton?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Hamilton departs at 09:07. And the latest train departs at 19:07.

Which is the best train operator from Birmingham to Hamilton?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Hamilton?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Birmingham to Hamilton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Hamilton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Birmingham to Hamilton from £54

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Birmingham to Hamilton on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:07	Birmingham New Street	3h 52m	14:59	Motherwell	No tags
Train	15:07	Birmingham New Street	3h 57m	19:04	Motherwell	No tags
Train	16:03	Birmingham New Street	5h 52m	21:55	Motherwell	No tags
Train	18:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 47m	22:54	Motherwell	No tags
Train	19:07	Birmingham New Street	3h 52m	22:59	Motherwell	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Hamilton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamilton. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 10mAverage duration

244 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£17 - £40	Average duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£37 - £287	Average duration4h 43m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£29 - £29	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Hamilton by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Hamilton?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Hamilton start from £37. The average price for this train route is around £139. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Hamilton?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Hamilton is 4h 43m, covering a distance of 244 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 51m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Hamilton route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Hamilton?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Hamilton departs at 09:07. And the latest train departs at 19:07.
Which is the best train operator from Birmingham to Hamilton?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Hamilton?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Birmingham to Hamilton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Hamilton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.