Bus from Hamilton (South Lanarkshire) to Glasgow
8 direct routes · 24–66 min · first bus 04:50, last bus 00:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Glasgow as of 05:58
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 267 | First Greater Glasgow | ~66 min | 65 | Sat 56 · Sun 41 | 04:50 | 22:40 | Park Road (At) | Wilson Street (before) | Blantyre, Cambuslang, Dalton, Dechmont, Cambuslang & Rutherglen |
| 263 | First Greater Glasgow | ~60 min | 32 | Sat 30 · Sun 26 | 05:42 | 22:52 | Park Road (At) | Glasgow Cross (after) | Blantyre, High Blantyre, Blantyre, Cambuslang, Dalton, Dechmont & 2 more |
| 255 | First Greater Glasgow | ~54 min | 29 | Sat 30 · Sun 24 | 05:56 | 22:22 | Bus Station (stance 5) | Glasgow Cross (after) | Bothwell, Uddingston, Birkenshaw & Uddingston |
| X1 | JMB Travel | ~24 min | 21 | Sat 21 · Sun 11 | 06:40 | 19:03 | Gateside Street (Opp 141) | City of Glasgow College (opposite) | — |
| X74 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~25 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 8 | 07:55 | 00:20 | Bus Station (Stance 12) | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 8) | — |
| X43 | First Greater Glasgow | ~47 min | 7 | weekends only | 10:00 | 17:00 | Leechlee Road (before) | Glasgow Fort (stop 3) | Motherwell, Bellshill, Viewpark & Tannochside |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 181, 590
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | National Express | ~25 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 06:20 | 06:20 | Bus Station (stance 14) | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 55) | — |
| 590 | National Express | ~25 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 19:50 | 19:50 | Bus Station (stance 14) | Buchanan Bus Station (stances) | — |
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 267 bus, 263 bus, 255 bus, X1 bus, X74 bus, X43 bus, 181 bus or 590 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Hamilton to Glasgow?
8 routes run directly from Hamilton to Glasgow: the 267 (First Greater Glasgow), the 263 (First Greater Glasgow), the 255 (First Greater Glasgow), the X1 (JMB Travel), the X74 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the X43 (First Greater Glasgow), the 181 (National Express), the 590 (National Express). The most frequent is the 267, 65 times each weekday — board at Park Road (At) and get off at Wilson Street (before), about 66 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hamilton to Glasgow?
Between 24 minutes on the X1 and 66 on the 267, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Blantyre, Cambuslang, Dalton, Dechmont and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Hamilton to Glasgow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:50 and the last around 00:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hamilton to Glasgow?
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.