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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 | Pollokshaws East | Hamilton West | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Glasgow Central | Blantyre | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Pollokshaws East | Hamilton West | No tags | ||||
| Train | Pollokshaws East | Hamilton West | No tags | ||||
| Train | Pollokshaws West | Hamilton West | No tags |
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Get from Glasgow to Hamilton
The journey takes about 33 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Hamilton?
The cheapest train tickets from Glasgow to Hamilton start from $8. The average price for this train route is around $9. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Glasgow to Hamilton?
The average train ride duration from Glasgow to Hamilton is 33m, covering a distance of 12 miles (18 km). The quickest train can get you there in 14m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators service the Glasgow to Hamilton route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 22 trains available per day, including services from ScotRail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Glasgow to Hamilton?
The earliest train departs from Glasgow to Hamilton at 7:04am. And the latest train departs at 10:57pm.
What is the best train operator from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Hamilton?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Glasgow to Hamilton?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Glasgow to Hamilton?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 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 Glasgow to Hamilton was searched and found on Mar 27, 2026 with a price of $8To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Glasgow to Hamilton, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $8 to $18 for a train ticket from Glasgow to Hamilton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2026-03-30.
