The average bus between Hamilton and Elgin takes 6h 53m and the fastest bus takes 4h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hamilton to Elgin. 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 every 4 hours between Hamilton and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Elgin at 3:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hamilton to Elgin? 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 Elgin. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Elgin station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
Hamilton to Elgin bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Elgin bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Elgin West Road station.
The distance between Hamilton and Elgin is 213.9 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Elgin West Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 6h 12m.