The average bus between Sheffield and Hamilton takes 13h 5m and the fastest bus takes 8h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sheffield 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 twice daily between Sheffield and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 11:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and take an average of 13h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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9h 39m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Hamilton station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
Sheffield to Hamilton bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Sheffield to Hamilton bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Book your Sheffield to Hamilton bus tickets online with First South Yorkshire, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sheffield and Hamilton is 312.4 km. The road distance is 410 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.