Bus from Hamilton (South Lanarkshire) to Carlisle
3 direct routes · about 90 min · first and last bus 09:05 (weekdays); night services 181 and 828 run at 23:25.
Next buses to Carlisle as of 12:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hamilton, 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 | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 23:25 | 23:25 | Bus Station (stance 14) | Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) | — |
| 590 | National Express | ~100 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 09:05 | 09:05 | Bus Station (stance 14) | Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) | — |
| 828 | National Express | ~85 min | 1 | Fridays only | 23:25 | 23:25 | Bus Station (stance 14) | Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hamilton 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, 590 bus or 828 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Hamilton to Carlisle?
3 routes run directly from Hamilton to Carlisle: the 181 (National Express), the 590 (National Express), the 828 (National Express). The most frequent is the 181, once each weekday — board at Bus Station (stance 14) and get off at Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1), about 90 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hamilton to Carlisle?
Around 90 minutes on the 181, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Hamilton to Carlisle?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 09:05 — and night services 181 and 828 run at 23:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hamilton to Carlisle?
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.