- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price
$113
Average price
$150
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 1 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
539 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamilton to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamilton to London will cost around $150 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $113.
It's difficult to get from Hamilton to London without transferring at least once.
W69803 · L87890+
G80061+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street
G80055+
C14939 · L88718 · W84203
L88718 · C14939 · W84203+
G80055
W33973+
W69803
W33973+
W68497
W33970+
L88720
W34172+
L88733
W33970+
L88720
W33973+
W68497
W33973+
W69803Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hamilton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 334 miles (539 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$119 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price |
5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamilton to London:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamilton to London costing on average $68 (€55).
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamilton to London costing on average $119 (€97).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 7m.
Bus takes on average 9h 22m.
The table below shows live departures for Hamilton to London trains for tomorrow, Thursday, August 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L88714 · L88554 · L88238+ G80055 | 8:27 AM Hamilton Central (HNC) | 6h43 | 3:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3 transfers | |
W69777 · L87861+ G80055+ Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 8:45 AM Hamilton West (HNW) | 6h25 | 3:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3 transfers | |
L88718 · C14939 · W84203+ G80055 | 8:50 AM Hamilton West (HNW) | 6h20 | 3:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3 transfers | |
L88718+ C00578 | 8:50 AM Hamilton West (HNW) | 6h10 | 3:00 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
L88718 · C14939 · W84203+ G80055 | 8:56 AM Hamilton Central (HNC) | 6h14 | 3:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3 transfers | |
L88718+ C00578 | 8:56 AM Hamilton Central (HNC) | 6h04 | 3:00 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W69791 · L87875+ G25697+ Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 9:16 AM Hamilton West (HNW) | 6h29 | 3:45 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3 transfers | |
L88720+ W33970 | 9:23 AM Hamilton West (HNW) | 4h49 | 2:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
L88720 · L87093+ C02029 | 9:23 AM Hamilton West (HNW) | 6h39 | 4:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
L88720+ W33970 | 9:27 AM Hamilton Central (HNC) | 4h45 | 2:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W68494+ W33973 | 9:27 AM Hamilton West (HNW) | 5h45 | 3:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
L88720 · L87093+ C02029 | 9:27 AM Hamilton Central (HNC) | 6h35 | 4:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
L88720 · L88589 · L88242+ G25697 | 9:27 AM Hamilton Central (HNC) | 6h18 | 3:45 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3 transfers | |
W69803+ W33973 | 9:43 AM Hamilton Central (HNC) | 5h29 | 3:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W69803+ W33973 | 9:45 AM Hamilton West (HNW) | 5h27 | 3:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W69803 · L87890+ G80061+ Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 9:45 AM Hamilton West (HNW) | 6h32 | 4:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3 transfers | |
W68497+ W33973 | 9:55 AM Hamilton Central (HNC) | 5h17 | 3:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
L88726 · C14943 · L88247+ C02007 | 10:26 AM Hamilton Central (HNC) | 6h36 | 5:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3 transfers | |
L88733+ W34172 | 11:26 AM Hamilton Central (HNC) | 4h48 | 4:14 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Hamilton to London run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $90 (€73) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 334 miles (539 km) distance in 5h 11m.
Distance 334 miles (539 km) |
Average train duration 5h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $90 (€73) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 5h 11m |
First train 5:23 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamilton to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamilton to London trains use the Hamilton Central to London Kings Cross station pair, with some services arriving at London Euston. Use this guide to compare Hamilton and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Hamilton Central.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamilton Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Hamilton Central: Bike Parking.
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.
Hamilton West is 1 km from Hamilton city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Hamilton West.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamilton West: Parking, WC.
Available at Hamilton West: Bike Parking.
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.
Chatelherault is 1 km from Hamilton city centre. Public transport options include:
Chatelherault has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chatelherault: Parking.
Available at Chatelherault: Bike Parking.
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.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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