The average bus between Saltcoats and Hamilton takes 2h 58m and the fastest bus takes 2h 24m. There is a bus service every few hours from Saltcoats to Hamilton. 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 Saltcoats and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saltcoats is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 33m • 2 changes


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3h 10m • 2 changes


2h 34m • 2 changes


2h 49m • 2 changes


2h 45m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Saltcoats to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Saltcoats station and arriving at Hamilton station via Kilmarnock Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Saltcoats to Hamilton bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from North Ayrshire Museum station.
Saltcoats to Hamilton bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Saltcoats and Hamilton is 49.6 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Portland Park via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 34m.