The average bus between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Hamilton West takes 1h 26m and the fastest bus takes 1h 5m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Hamilton West. 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 20 minutes between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Hamilton West. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow Airport (GLA) is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Hamilton West at 6:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Waterloo Lane and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 33m • 1 change

1h 38m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 33m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Hamilton West. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Airport (GLA) station and arriving at Hamilton West station via Almada Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Hamilton West bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Central Station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Hamilton West bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Almada Street station.
The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Hamilton West is 25.5 km. The road distance is 35 km.
First Greater Glasgow operates a bus from Central Station to Almada Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 1h 5m.