Hamilton to Elgin Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Hamilton and Elgin takes 7h 31m and the fastest bus takes 6h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hamilton to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 31m
Duration: 222 mi
Distance: £49
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093

6h 14m

£36–71

Hamilton to Elgin bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Hamilton and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Elgin at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:15 PM → 11:23 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
6:30 PM → 5:30 AM
Arrives next day
11h • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:56 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 3:05 PM
7h • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 5:10 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
12:30 PM → 7:12 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:56 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 3:05 PM
7h • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 5:10 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
12:30 PM → 7:12 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:56 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 3:05 PM
7h • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 4:08 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 13m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 3:05 PM
7h • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 4:08 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:20 AM → 12:55 PM
12h 35m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 2:45 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 4:45 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:41 AM → 12:30 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
5:56 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hamilton to Elgin? 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.

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £19–29 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route hourly.

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