The average bus between Hamilton and Elgin takes 7h 23m and the fastest bus takes 6h 1m. 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 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 7:12 PM which arrives into Elgin at 5:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 29m • 2 changesWant 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 Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
Hamilton to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Elgin bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Hamilton and Elgin is 213.9 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 5 in around 6h 12m.