Bus from Lanark to Hamilton (South Lanarkshire)
4 direct routes · 35–53 min · first bus 05:32, last bus 21:48 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hamilton (South Lanarkshire) as of 06:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lanark, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | JMB Travel | ~53 min | 65 | Sat 32 · Sun 20 | 05:32 | 18:58 | High Street (Near) | Miller Street (At) | Nemphlar, Cartland, Braidwood, Carluke, Bogside, Wishaw & 1 more |
| 17 | Stuart's Coaches | ~43 min | 9 | weekdays only | 06:47 | 18:57 | High Street (Near) | Townhead Street (before) | Kirkfieldbank, Crossford, Rosebank, Garrion Bridge, Larkhall & Ferniegair |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 317, 41A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | Stuart's Coaches | ~35 min | 2 | Sat 10 · Sun 8 | 20:17 | 21:48 | High Street (Near) | Avonside Grove (opp) | Kirkfieldbank, Hazelbank, Crossford, Rosebank, Garrion Bridge, Larkhall & 1 more |
| 41A | JMB Travel | ~50 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 19:58 | 19:58 | High Street (Near) | Miller Street (At) | Nemphlar, Cartland, Braidwood, Carluke, Law, Bogside & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lanark 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 41 bus, 17 bus, 317 bus or 41A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Lanark to Hamilton?
4 routes run directly from Lanark to Hamilton: the 41 (JMB Travel), the 17 (Stuart's Coaches), the 317 (Stuart's Coaches), the 41A (JMB Travel). The most frequent is the 41, 65 times each weekday — board at High Street (Near) and get off at Miller Street (At), about 53 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lanark to Hamilton?
Between 35 minutes on the 317 and 53 on the 41, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Nemphlar, Cartland, Braidwood, Carluke and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lanark to Hamilton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:32 and the last around 21:48. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lanark 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.