The cheapest and fastest coaches from Hamilton to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
40 m
Buses per day
140
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Hamilton to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamilton to Edinburgh will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 140 buses that leave Hamilton for Edinburgh every day 140 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 56 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 40 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.
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Compare coach and train for Hamilton to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamilton to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 56 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£4 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hamilton to Edinburgh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Hamilton to Edinburgh coaches for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 18:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h07 | 19:31 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 19:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h59 | 19:23 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 19:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h43 | 19:37 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h57 | 19:51 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h52 | 19:46 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h05 | 19:59 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h43 | 20:07 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h52 | 20:16 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h05 | 20:29 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h57 | 20:21 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h57 | 20:51 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h04 | 20:58 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h43 | 20:37 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h52 | 20:46 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h01 | 21:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 21:18 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h49 | 21:13 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h41 | 21:05 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h01 | 21:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h49 | 21:43 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h41 | 21:35 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 21:48 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:23 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h48 | 22:11 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:23 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 22:23 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:23 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h40 | 22:03 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:23 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h53 | 22:16 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:53 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 22:53 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:53 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h53 | 22:46 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:53 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h48 | 22:41 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:53 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h40 | 22:33 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:23 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h53 | 23:16 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:23 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h48 | 23:11 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:23 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h40 | 23:03 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:23 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 23:23 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:53 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h40 | 23:33 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:53 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h48 | 23:41 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:53 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 23:53 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:53 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h53 | 23:46 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:28 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h53 | 00:21 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:28 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h48 | 00:16 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:28 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h40 | 00:08 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:28 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 00:28 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 06:23 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h06 | 07:29 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:23 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h44 | 07:07 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:23 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h53 | 07:16 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:23 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h59 | 07:22 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:48 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h59 | 07:47 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:48 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h06 | 07:54 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:48 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h53 | 07:41 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:48 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h44 | 07:32 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:08 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h44 | 07:52 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:08 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h53 | 08:01 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:08 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h06 | 08:14 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:08 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h59 | 08:07 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:38 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h59 | 08:37 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:38 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h44 | 08:22 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:38 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h06 | 08:44 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:38 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h53 | 08:31 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:08 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h53 | 09:01 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:08 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h06 | 09:14 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:08 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h44 | 08:52 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:08 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h59 | 09:07 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h55 | 09:49 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h46 | 09:40 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h09 | 10:03 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h01 | 09:55 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 10:32 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 10:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 10:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 10:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 10:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 11:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 10:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 10:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 11:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 11:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 11:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 11:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 11:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 11:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 11:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 12:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 12:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 12:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 12:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 12:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 12:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 12:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 13:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 12:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 13:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 13:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 13:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 13:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 13:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 13:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 13:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 14:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 14:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 14:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 14:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 14:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 14:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 14:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 15:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 14:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 15:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 15:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 15:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 15:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 15:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 15:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 15:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 16:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 16:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 16:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 16:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 16:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 17:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 16:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 16:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 16:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 17:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 17:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 17:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 17:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 17:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 17:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 18:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 17:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 18:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 18:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 18:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 18:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 18:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 18:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 18:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 19:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hamilton to Edinburgh
Buses from Hamilton to Edinburgh run on average 71 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 63 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:50, the last at 23:28. The fastest coach covers the 56 km distance in 41m.
Distance 56 km |
Average bus duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 71 |
Direct buses 63 |
Fastest bus 41m |
First bus 05:50 |
Last bus 23:28 |
Buses from Hamilton to Edinburgh
The route for buses from Hamilton to Edinburgh is served by CrossCountry and ScotRail. Frequent services are operated during the day and evening, with the first train departing from Hamilton Central Station at 9:34 a.m. and the last train leaving the station at 23:44 p.m. Depending on the service, the route may involve up to two changes and the duration of the journey is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Passengers should be aware, however, that the duration of the journey may vary, depending on the time of travel.
FAQs: Hamilton to Edinburgh coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamilton to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hamilton and Edinburgh
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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