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Compare coach and train for Hamilton to Dundee
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Hamilton to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 102 km
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£32 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamilton to Dundee
Trains from Hamilton to Dundee run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:41, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 5:41 |
Last train 21:02 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Scotrail from Hamilton to Dundee trainsScotrail trains will get you between Hamilton and Dundee from £5. 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 to Dundee train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamilton to Dundee 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 Dundee, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hamilton and Dundee
Most Hamilton to Dundee trains use the Hamilton West to Dundee station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamilton and Dundee train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Hamilton station do trains to Dundee leave from?
Getting to Hamilton West from Hamilton city centre
Hamilton West is 1 km from Hamilton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamilton West train station facilities and services
Hamilton West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hamilton West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamilton West. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamilton West: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamilton West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamilton West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 2, 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.
Getting to Chatelherault from Hamilton city centre
Chatelherault is 1 km from Hamilton city centre. Public transport options include:
Chatelherault train station facilities and services
Chatelherault has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chatelherault: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Chatelherault: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chatelherault: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 6, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Hamilton Central from Hamilton city centre
Hamilton Central train station facilities and services
Hamilton Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hamilton Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamilton Central. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamilton Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamilton Central: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamilton Central: 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.
Which Dundee station do trains from Hamilton arrive at?
Getting to Dundee from Dundee city centre
Dundee train station facilities and services
Dundee has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dundee.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dundee.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dundee. Information desks are 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, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dundee: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dundee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dundee: 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 all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, 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: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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