The average bus between Hamilton and Leith takes 2h 4m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. There is a bus service every few hours from Hamilton to Leith. 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 Leith. 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 Leith at 9:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 59m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Hamilton to Leith? 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 Leith. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Hamilton to Leith bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Burnside Lane station.
Hamilton to Leith bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Hamilton and Leith is 58.5 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 57m.