The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamilton Central (HNC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamilton Central (HNC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamilton Central (HNC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
To travel from Hamilton Central (HNC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) you need to make at least one change.
L88718 · L88570 · C155838:561h48Hamilton Central (HNC)10:44Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£141One-way2 changes
L88730 · L88652 · W8424610:561h49Hamilton Central (HNC)12:45Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£141One-way2 changes
L88726 · L88629 · L8824610:261h44Hamilton Central (HNC)12:10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£141One-way2 changes
L88720 · L870949:271h24Hamilton Central (HNC)10:51Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£141One-way1 change
L88723 · L88607 · W842209:561h53Hamilton Central (HNC)11:49Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£141One-way2 changes
L88720 · L870949:271h24Hamilton Central (HNC)10:51Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£141One-way1 change
L88726 · L88629 · L8824610:261h44Hamilton Central (HNC)12:10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£141One-way2 changes
L88718 · L88570 · C155838:561h48Hamilton Central (HNC)10:44Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£141One-way2 changes
L88730 · L88652 · W8424610:561h49Hamilton Central (HNC)12:45Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£141One-way2 changes
W68497 · C14752+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street9:551h49Hamilton Central (HNC)11:44Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£241One-way2 changes
Live departures
Hamilton Central (HNC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamilton Central (HNC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:27 Hamilton Central (HNC) | 1h33 | 11:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:26 Hamilton Central (HNC) | 1h48 | 13:14 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 20 June | |||||
W69770 · C15040 | 8:13 Hamilton Central (HNC) | 2h20 | 10:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
W69778+ Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+ C14746 | 8:43 Hamilton Central (HNC) | 1h54 | 10:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamilton Central (HNC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Hamilton Central (HNC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:25, the last at 17:56. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 6:25 |
Last train 17:56 |
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Train companies: Scotrail, CrossCountry from Hamilton Central (HNC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsScotrail, CrossCountry trains will get you between Hamilton Central (HNC) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hamilton Central (HNC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamilton Central (HNC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hamilton Central (HNC) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 23:20 Saturday 06:20 - 23:20 Sunday 09:10 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 5
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Available during Ticket Office opening hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Sundays 16 & 23 September: buses will pick up/drop off at Hamilton Bus Station stance 10/11. Buses normally pick up/drop off by the station entrance on Kemp Street.
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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