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Preston to Hamilton by train
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First train05:40
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Last train21:42
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey2hr 23m
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Distance240 kilometres
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Trains per day37
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Avg. journey time3hr 29m
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Train operators
Travelling from Preston to Hamilton by train
Fast trains from Preston to Hamilton take around 2 hours and 23 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 240 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Preston and Hamilton.
1. Are there direct trains from Preston to Hamilton?
Journeys between Preston and Hamilton usually involve one change of train.
We usually find around 37 departures on the route from Preston to Hamilton every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 39 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Preston to Hamilton?
The Preston to Hamilton train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 23 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Preston to Hamilton train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest train to Hamilton is usually scheduled to depart Preston around 05:40 and the last train is around 21:42. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Preston around 06:40, and the last at 21:42.

When to book Preston to Hamilton train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Preston to Hamilton by train.
Which train companies operate between Preston and Hamilton?
More than one train company operates on the route from Preston to Hamilton, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Avanti West Coast
- First TransPennine Express
- ScotRail
- TransPennine Express
- Virgin Trains
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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