4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Hamilton
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Hamilton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Hamilton will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £38.
Of the 1 buses that leave Manchester for Hamilton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 279 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 45 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester to Hamilton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Hamilton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £102.
Distance: 279 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£36 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest | £141 Average Price |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Manchester to Hamilton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Hamilton coaches for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 07:05 Manchester | 6h26 | 13:31 Hamilton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 10 November | |||||
| 00:35 Manchester | 4h45 | 05:20 Hamilton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Hamilton
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Buses from Manchester to Hamilton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £18 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 279 km distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 279 km |
Average bus duration 4h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Manchester to HamiltonYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Hamilton with National Express, Megabus for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Manchester to Hamilton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Hamilton 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 Hamilton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Manchester, Coach Station, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Hamilton, Bus Station (Interchange), located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Hamilton
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
WifiParking
DiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
ShowerTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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