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Trip Overview

The average bus between Hamilton and Edinburgh Castle takes 1h 58m and the fastest bus takes 1h 48m. There is a bus service every few hours from Hamilton to Edinburgh Castle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 58m
Duration
60 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hamilton to Edinburgh Castle bus times

Buses run hourly between Hamilton and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 7:12 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 9:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 54m • 1 change
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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h • 1 change
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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h • 1 change
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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 11m • 1 change
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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 18m • 1 change
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    JMB TravelFlixBus2h 8m • 1 change
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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 11m • 1 change
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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 18m • 1 change
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    JMB TravelFlixBus2h 8m • 1 change
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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 11m • 1 change
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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 18m • 1 change
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    JMB TravelFlixBus2h 8m • 1 change
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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 11m • 1 change
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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 18m • 1 change
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    JMB TravelFlixBus2h 8m • 1 change
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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 11m • 1 change
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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 18m • 1 change
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    JMB TravelFlixBus2h 8m • 1 change
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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 52m • 1 change
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    JMB TravelFlixBus1h 52m • 1 change
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    JMB TravelFlixBus1h 51m • 1 change
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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hamilton to Edinburgh Castle? 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.

Map of how to get from Hamilton to Edinburgh Castle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 60.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Edinburgh Castle via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 2h 5m.

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