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Trip Overview

The average bus between Hamilton and Edinburgh takes 2h 3m and the fastest bus takes 1h 48m. There is a bus service every few hours from Hamilton to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 3m
Duration
60 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X1
  2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
1h 48m
£10–19

Hamilton to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run hourly between Hamilton and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 7:12 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 3m • 1 change

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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 3m • 1 change

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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 9m • 1 change

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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 11m • 1 change

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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 18m • 1 change

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    JMB TravelFlixBus2h 8m • 1 change

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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 11m • 1 change

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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 18m • 1 change

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    JMB TravelFlixBus2h 8m • 1 change

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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 11m • 1 change

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    JMB TravelScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 18m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hamilton to Edinburgh? 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.

Map of how to get from Hamilton to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 59.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 48m.

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