172 Halfway to East Kilbride via Cambuslang, Cathkin
Operated by Hobson Travel. Registered as running via Kingsgate Shopping Centre, Cambuslang, Whitlawburn. First bus 07:10, last bus 18:18. 21 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 172? 14 other bus routes are numbered 172 elsewhere in the UK — see every 172 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:10 | 08:10 | 09:12 | 10:16 | 11:18 | 12:21 | 13:23 | 14:26 | 15:30 | 16:36 | 17:41 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Chimmins Road (after) | 07:10 | 08:10 | 09:12 | 10:16 | 11:18 | 12:21 | 13:23 | 14:26 | 15:30 | 16:36 | 17:41 |
| Fernbank Avenue (Opp) | 07:19 | 08:20 | 09:22 | 10:26 | 11:28 | 12:31 | 13:31 | 14:34 | 15:39 | 16:45 | 17:50 |
| Christie Place (Near) | 07:23 | 08:23 | 09:25 | 10:29 | 11:31 | 12:34 | 13:34 | 14:37 | 15:42 | 16:48 | 17:54 |
| St Stephens Avenue (Opp) | 07:30 | 08:31 | 09:33 | 10:37 | 11:39 | 12:42 | 13:42 | 14:45 | 15:49 | 16:55 | 18:02 |
| Kingsgate Retail Park (opp) | 07:34 | 08:34 | 09:37 | 10:40 | 11:42 | 12:45 | 13:45 | 14:48 | 15:52 | 16:58 | 18:05 |
| Bus Station (stance 11) | 07:41 | 08:39 | 09:43 | 10:45 | 11:47 | 12:50 | 13:51 | 14:54 | 15:57 | 17:03 | 18:10 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Hobson Travel before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 172
172 towards East Kilbride
All 30 stops
- Castle Chimmins Road (after) Halfway
- Craigallian Avenue (At) Halfway
- Hamilton Road (opp) Cairns
- Janebank Avenue (Opp) Cairns
- Oak Drive (Opp) Cairns
- Wellside Drive (Near) Cairns
- Trinity Drive (before) Cairns
- Fernbank Avenue (Opp) Cairns
- Cadoc Street (before) Cambuslang
- Johnson Drive (before) Cambuslang
- Christie Place (Near) Cambuslang
- Greenlees Road (before) Cambuslang
- Bushyhill Street (Opp) Cambuslang
- Brownside Road (Opp) Cambuslang
- Stewarton Drive (Opp) Cambuslang
- Holmhill Farm (Opp) Cambuslang
- Staffa Road (before) Whitlaw Burn
- Morven Road (Opp) Whitlaw Burn
- Whitlawburn Road (Opp) Whitlaw Burn
- St Stephens Avenue (Opp) Springhall
- Greenlees Road (Near) Cathkin
- Greenlees Road (at) Cathkin
- Nerston Residential School (at) Nerston
- Kingsgate Retail Park (opp) Nerston
- Lee's Burn Court (after) Nerston
- Whirlies Roundabout (after) East Kilbride
- Burns Park (Near) East Kilbride
- Maxwellton Avenue (at) East Kilbride
- St Brides Church (At) East Kilbride
- Bus Station (stance 11) East Kilbride
172 towards Halfway
All 32 stops
- Bus Station (stance 11) East Kilbride
- St Brides Church (Opp) East Kilbride
- Maxwell Drive (at) East Kilbride
- Whirlies Roundabout (before) East Kilbride
- Lee's Burn Court (opp & before) Nerston
- Kingsgate Retail Park Nerston
- Nerston Residential School (opp) Nerston
- Greenlees Road (opp) Cathkin
- Cathkin By Pass (Near) Cathkin
- St Stephens Avenue (before) Springhall
- Whitlawburn Road (Near) Whitlaw Burn
- Holmhills Road (before) Whitlaw Burn
- Morven Road (Near) Whitlaw Burn
- Staffa Road (Opp) Whitlaw Burn
- Kirkburn Avenue (opp) Cambuslang
- Stewarton Drive (At) Cambuslang
- Brownside Road (At) Cambuslang
- Main Street (At) Cambuslang
- Clydeford Road (before) Cambuslang
- Croft Road (Near) Cambuslang
- Croft Gardens (after) Cambuslang
- Kirkton Road (after) Cambuslang
- Fernbank Avenue (before) Cairns
- Rosebank Drive (before) Cairns
- Wellside Road (opp) Cairns
- Hamilton Crescent (before) Cairns
- Woodland Crescent (Near) Cairns
- Hamilton Road (at) Cairns
- Mill Road (At) Halfway
- Branchock Avenue (before) Halfway
- Castle Chimmins Road (before) Halfway
- Castle Chimmins Road (after) Halfway
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 12 July 2026 Monday to Saturday.
- New service effective 12 July 2026 Monday to Saturday.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (SPT.).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM1119807/10 · Registration PM1119807/11 · Changes in Strathclyde Partnership for Transport · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 172 bus?
The first 172 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 172 bus?
The last 172 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:18. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 172 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Hobson Travel sets the fares on the 172. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 172 bus?
The 172 is operated by Hobson Travel.
Timetable data from Hobson Travel via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM1119807/10. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.