Bus from Hamilton (South Lanarkshire) to Lesmahagow
2 direct routes · 20–36 min · first bus 06:01, last bus 23:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Lesmahagow as of 07:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hamilton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253 | Whitelaw Coaches | ~36 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 16 | 06:01 | 22:46 | Stop 2 (at) | Abbey Green (before) | Ferniegair, Larkhall, Canderside Toll, Blackwood & Kirkmuirhill |
| X74 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~20 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 8 | 07:55 | 23:35 | Bus Station (stance 13) | Abbey Green (before) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hamilton 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 253 bus or X74 bus timetable.
Fares from Hamilton to Lesmahagow
- £4.40 adult single, £7.90 return on the X74 (Stagecoach West Scotland)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Hamilton to Lesmahagow?
2 routes run directly from Hamilton to Lesmahagow: the 253 (Whitelaw Coaches), the X74 (Stagecoach West Scotland). The most frequent is the 253, 27 times each weekday — board at Stop 2 (at) and get off at Abbey Green (before), about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hamilton to Lesmahagow?
Between 20 minutes on the X74 and 36 on the 253, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Ferniegair, Larkhall, Canderside Toll, Blackwood and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Hamilton to Lesmahagow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:01 and the last around 23:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hamilton to Lesmahagow?
An adult single from Hamilton to Lesmahagow is £4.40 on the X74 (Stagecoach West Scotland), from Bus Station (stance 13) to Abbey Green (before); an adult return is £7.90. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. 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.