The average bus between Edinburgh and Hamilton Palace takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Hamilton Palace. 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 2 hours between Edinburgh and Hamilton Palace. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 4:57 PM which arrives into Hamilton Palace at 6:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Maxim Business Park and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Hamilton Palace? 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 Edinburgh to Hamilton Palace. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Hamilton Palace station via Maxim Business Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Edinburgh to Hamilton Palace bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Hamilton Palace bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Miller Street station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Hamilton Palace is 55.5 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a bus from Princes Street to Hamilton Palace via Maxim Business Park and Miller Street in around 2h 6m.