Bus from Carlisle to Hamilton (South Lanarkshire)
2 direct routes · about 90 min · first bus 04:50, last bus 18:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hamilton (South Lanarkshire) as of 12:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Carlisle, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | National Express | ~90 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 04:50 | 04:50 | Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) | Bus Station (stance 14) | — |
| 590 | National Express | ~100 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 18:10 | 18:10 | Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) | Bus Station (stance 14) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Carlisle on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 181 bus or 590 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Carlisle to Hamilton?
2 routes run directly from Carlisle to Hamilton: the 181 (National Express), the 590 (National Express). The most frequent is the 181, twice each weekday — board at Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) and get off at Bus Station (stance 14), about 90 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Carlisle to Hamilton?
Around 90 minutes on the 181, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Carlisle to Hamilton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:50 and the last around 18:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carlisle to Hamilton?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.