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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 €49. The average price for this train route is around €110. 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 48m, covering a distance of 394 km. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 52m 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 4 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 08:07. 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 46 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 3.9.
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 4.0 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.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Hamilton was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of €46To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Hamilton as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €46 to €311 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Hamilton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €46, which is on 2026-01-26.
Usually Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.