What is the travel distance from Hamilton to Manchester?

About 174 miles (280 km) separate Hamilton and Manchester.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hamilton to Manchester?

The majority of buses traveling from Hamilton to Manchester start their journey at Hamilton Bus Station and wind up at Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are City Centre Cruises, East Lancashire Railway, John Rylands Library, National Football Museum and Chester Zoo.

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Previously seen trips

Next departures for Hamilton to Manchester on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:05am	Hamilton	4h 45m	1:50pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Hamilton	4h 50m	4:45pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Hamilton	5h 35m	5:30pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Hamilton	5h 5m	4:30am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Hamilton	4h 35m	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Hamilton to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

175 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $53	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $321	Average Duration3h 18m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $22	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Hamilton and Manchester?

Stops in Hamilton

A
Hamilton Bus Station
Brandon Street, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire ML3 6DA, UK

Stops in Manchester

A
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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B
Manchester Airport
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C
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users have shared positive experiences with the service, highlighting excellent drivers and a hassle-free journey. The bus environment was described as quiet and civilized, contributing to a sense of safety. However, some users noted that the USB seat chargers were not functioning during their trip.

National Express Hamilton Manchester recent customer reviews

Quiet and civilised bus today. Driver was respectful and I felt safe. The usb seat chargers weren't working though and my phone nearly ran out because of this.

Ann O.

February 10, 2025

First time using this service. Impressed driver excellent, very good value hassle free journey

Robert T.

June 28, 2024

Very satisfied

Brian M.

October 15, 2021

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hamilton to Manchester by bus

What is the travel distance from Hamilton to Manchester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hamilton to Manchester?
What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

$43

11/19

$43

Today

$32

11/21

No data

11/22

$39

11/23

$43

11/24

No data

11/25

No data

The cheapest trip from Hamilton to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $32

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Hamilton to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $50 for a bus ticket from Hamilton to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-11-22.