The average bus between Hamilton and Dalkeith takes 3h 3m and the fastest bus takes 2h 43m. There is a bus service every few hours from Hamilton to Dalkeith. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Hamilton and Dalkeith. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Dalkeith at 9:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hamilton to Dalkeith? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Dalkeith. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Dalkeith station via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Hamilton to Dalkeith bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Dalkeith bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Buccleuch Street station.
The distance between Hamilton and Dalkeith is 61.8 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Buccleuch Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 2h 39m.