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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Birmingham New Street | Motherwell | CheapestFastest | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Hamilton
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamilton. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Hamilton by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Hamilton?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Hamilton start at $79. The average price for this train route is around $178. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Birmingham to Hamilton?
The average train trip from Birmingham to Hamilton takes 4h 48m and covers 394 km. The quickest 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 serve 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 8:07am. The latest train departs at 7:07pm.
What 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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 Jan 26, 2026 with a price of $75To 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 $75 to $506 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 $75 which is on 2026-01-26.
