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Hamilton Bus Station

Brandon Street, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 6AB

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Location

  • The nearest National Rail station is Hamilton Central.

Opening Times

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Brandon Street Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Brandon Street.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.

Level Change (Brandon Street Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.

Outside Access (Train Station Link Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located opposite Hamilton Central Station.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • Comments View
    • There are bollards in the access point.
    • The minimum width between the bollards is 180cm.
    • There is a quiet road to cross between the bus and train stations.

Level Change (Train Station Link Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located leading from the dropped kerb.
  • Comments View
    • There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving on both sides of the road.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 143cm (4ft 8in).

Level Change (Main Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.

Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the Brandon Street Car Park end of the stance building.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in).

Level Change (Car Park Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.

Outside Access (Standard Toilets Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located opposite the main entrance.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • Comments View
    • The door to the accessible toilet is to the right of this entrance.

Outside Access (Bus Stance Entrances)

  • This information is for the entrance located leading out to buses.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in).
  • Comments View
    • There are high kerbs for the buses to provide access ramps and a level entry.

Bus Station

  • The station is staffed.
  • There are generally 2 member(s) of staff on duty.
  • There is not an office to obtain help (other than the ticket office).
  • There is not a ticket office / travel centre.
  • There are 17 stands / bays.
  • The stands which have level access are 1-14.
  • The stands accessed by ramp / slope are 15-17.
  • Announcements are audio and visual.
  • The bus companies operating within this station are First, McGills, McNairns, Whitelaws, JMB Travel, GEO Group, Stagecoach, Citylink and National Express.
  • There is a taxi rank at the station.
  • The taxi rank is located adjacent to Hamilton Central Station and the bus station.
  • The taxi rank is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Train Station Link entrance.
  • There is not a wheelchair for patrons to borrow.
  • Shops and services within the station include McColls.
  • Not all key concourse shops and services have level access.
  • Concourse shops or services accessed by ramp / steps or lift are McColls.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the train station link entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located off the main concourse, opposite the main entrance.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a unisex toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
    • The door opens by sliding (automatically).
    • The door is push pad activated.
    • The door is locked by a push button or pad.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 96cm (3ft 2in).
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
    • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is sensor.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is a push button alarm in this cubicle.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • The emergency alarm is a push button.
    • There is a charge to use the accessible toilet without a radar key.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.