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Trip Overview

The average bus between Hamilton and Edinburgh takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 50m. There is a bus service every few hours from Hamilton to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 2m
Duration
60 mi
Distance
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X1
  2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
1h 48m

Hamilton to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run hourly between Hamilton and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 6:57 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hamilton to Edinburgh? 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.

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  • Distance: 59.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 48m.

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