The average bus between Hamilton and The Scottish Borders takes 5h 10m and the fastest bus takes 3h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hamilton to The Scottish Borders. 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 Hamilton and The Scottish Borders. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 7:02 PM which arrives into The Scottish Borders at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamilton to The Scottish Borders? 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 Hamilton to The Scottish Borders. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at The Scottish Borders station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Hamilton to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at A7 Boleside Hail & Ride station.
The distance between Hamilton and The Scottish Borders is 78 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to A7 Boleside Hail & Ride via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 13m.