Bus from Preston City Centre to Hamilton (South Lanarkshire)
1 direct route · about 235 min · it runs at night, at 02:25.
Next buses to Hamilton (South Lanarkshire) as of 12:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Preston City Centre, 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 | ~235 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 02:25 | 02:25 | Bus Station (Stand A) | Bus Station (stance 14) | Lancaster, Tebay & Carlisle |
Times are for the first boarding point in Preston City Centre 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 timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Preston City Centre to Hamilton?
The 181 (National Express) runs directly from Preston City Centre to Hamilton. Board at Bus Station (Stand A) and get off at Bus Station (stance 14); the journey takes about 235 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Preston City Centre to Hamilton?
Around 235 minutes on the 181, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Lancaster, Tebay, Carlisle on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Preston City Centre to Hamilton?
Only night services run directly: it runs at night, at 02:25. Check the route timetables for which nights they run.
How much is the bus from Preston City Centre to Hamilton?
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.