Bus from Hamilton (South Lanarkshire) to East Kilbride (South Lanarkshire)
6 direct routes · 13–55 min · first bus 05:37, last bus 22:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to East Kilbride (South Lanarkshire) as of 07:03
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | First Greater Glasgow | ~34 min | 54 | Sat 52 · Sun 29 | 05:37 | 22:27 | Miller Street (At) | St Brides Church (At) | Blantyre & High Blantyre |
| 254 | Whitelaw Coaches | ~17 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:32 | 16:32 | Park Road (At) | St Brides Church (At) | — |
| 205 | ARG Travel | ~32 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:41 | 17:41 | Park Road (Opp) | St Brides Church (At) | Blantyre & High Blantyre |
| 250 | Whitelaw Coaches | ~13 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:59 | 16:59 | Park Road (At) | Blackbraes Road (At) | High Blantyre |
| 256 | Whitelaw Coaches | ~55 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 07:58 | 16:58 | Miller Street (At) | Telford Road (Near) | Quarter, Limekilnburn, Glassford, Strathaven & Chapelton |
| 13 | JMB Travel | ~50 min | 5 | Sat 4 · Sun 14 | 05:57 | 22:25 | Miller Street (At) | Telford Road (Near) | Quarter, Limekilnburn, Glassford, Strathaven & Chapelton |
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 201 bus, 254 bus, 205 bus, 250 bus, 256 bus or 13 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Hamilton to East Kilbride?
6 routes run directly from Hamilton to East Kilbride: the 201 (First Greater Glasgow), the 254 (Whitelaw Coaches), the 205 (ARG Travel), the 250 (Whitelaw Coaches), the 256 (Whitelaw Coaches), the 13 (JMB Travel). The most frequent is the 201, 54 times each weekday — board at Miller Street (At) and get off at St Brides Church (At), about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hamilton to East Kilbride?
Between 13 minutes on the 250 and 55 on the 256, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Blantyre, High Blantyre on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Hamilton to East Kilbride?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:37 and the last around 22:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hamilton to East Kilbride?
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.