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Striking design museum on Dundee’s waterfront with changing exhibitions, Scottish design displays and memorable river views.
Cheapest price on 29 Aug
£6
Average ticket price on 29 Aug
£22
Fastest journey on 29 Aug
1 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 29 Aug
2 h 29 m
Buses on 29 Aug
3
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Hamilton to Dundee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamilton to Dundee will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
On Sat 29 Aug, we found 3 buses from Hamilton to Dundee, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 102 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Hamilton to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 102 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Hamilton to Dundee coaches for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:15 Hamilton | 1h55 | 13:10 Dundee | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 29 August | |||||
![]() | 6:45 Hamilton | 1h55 | 8:40 Dundee | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:12 Hamilton | 3h38 | 13:50 Dundee | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Hamilton to Dundee run on average 52 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 102 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 102 km |
Average bus duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 52 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:30 |
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Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) -> Dundee Railway Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamilton to Dundee by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dundee, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamilton to Dundee buses use the Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station to Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamilton and Dundee bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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