Bus from Gallowgate to Hamilton (South Lanarkshire)
2 direct routes · about 57 min · first bus 06:59, last bus 00:02 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hamilton (South Lanarkshire) as of 02:31
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Gallowgate, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | First Greater Glasgow | ~57 min | 31 | Sat 30 · Sun 25 | 06:59 | 00:02 | Watson Street (before) | Park Road (Opp) | Rutherglen, Cambuslang, Dechmont, Dalton, Cambuslang, Blantyre & 2 more |
| 255 | First Greater Glasgow | ~49 min | 29 | Sat 29 · Sun 23 | 07:14 | 23:38 | Graham Square (before) | Park Road (Opp) | Birkenshaw, Uddingston & Bothwell |
Times are for the first boarding point in Gallowgate 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 263 bus or 255 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Gallowgate to Hamilton?
2 routes run directly from Gallowgate to Hamilton: the 263 (First Greater Glasgow), the 255 (First Greater Glasgow). The most frequent is the 263, 31 times each weekday — board at Watson Street (before) and get off at Park Road (Opp), about 57 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Gallowgate to Hamilton?
Around 57 minutes on the 263, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Rutherglen, Cambuslang, Dechmont, Dalton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Gallowgate to Hamilton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:59 and the last around 00:02. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gallowgate to Hamilton?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.