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Hamilton West to Edinburgh train prices and times

Planning a journey from Hamilton West to Edinburgh? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £12.50, with average prices for this route around £17.90. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:58 Hamilton West	07:44 Edinburgh (Waverley)	1h 46m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:58 Hamilton West	07:56 Edinburgh Gateway	1h 58m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:13 Hamilton West	08:05 Edinburgh (Waverley)	1h 52m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:28 Hamilton West	08:14 Edinburgh (Waverley)	1h 46m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:45 Hamilton West	08:37 Edinburgh (Waverley)	1h 52m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:56 Hamilton West	08:49 Paris	1h 53m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Hamilton West to Edinburgh train route details

First train

05:58

Last train

23:15

Departure station

Hamilton West

Arrival station

Edinburgh

Journey time

1h 17m

Distance

37 miles

Price

£12.50*

Train Operators

ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Hamilton West to Edinburgh

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Hamilton West to Edinburgh can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Hamilton West to Edinburgh for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Hamilton West to Edinburgh, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Hamilton West to Edinburgh ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Hamilton West to Edinburgh more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Hamilton West to Edinburgh train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Hamilton West to Edinburgh with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak times, with cheaper prices, making them suitable for those who enjoy leisure travel.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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