The average bus between Manchester and Hamilton takes 5h 52m and the fastest bus takes 5h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Hamilton. 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 twice daily between Manchester and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:10 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Hamilton station via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Manchester to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.
Book your Manchester to Hamilton bus tickets online with FlixBus, Stagecoach West Scotland and First Greater Glasgow.
The distance between Manchester and Hamilton is 279.2 km. The road distance is 363 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow twice daily. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
