The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamilton to Perth
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamilton to Perth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamilton to Perth will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 5 trains that leave Hamilton for Perth every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Hamilton to Perth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Hamilton to Perth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 79 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hamilton to Perth train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamilton to Perth trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:57 Hamilton | 2h20 | 11:17 Perth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:32 Hamilton | 2h13 | 11:45 Perth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:58 Hamilton | 2h50 | 13:48 Perth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 10 November | |||||
![]() | 04:55 Hamilton | 2h15 | 07:10 Perth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamilton to Perth
Trains from Hamilton to Perth run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 21:23. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 79 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 04:27 |
Last train 21:23 |
FAQs: Hamilton to Perth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamilton to Perth 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 Perth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hamilton and Perth
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park, Carlisle Road
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 20:04 Saturday 06:20 - 20:04 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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: Buses pick up/drop off by the station entrance on Clydesdale Street
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 19:30 Saturday 07:45 - 19:15 Sunday 08:15 - 19:15
- Type of shops available: Travelines and PhotoMe photo booth
- 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 all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 7
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located near the automatic gates at the station entrance. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the main station entrance car park
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