Bus from Lesmahagow to Hamilton (South Lanarkshire)
2 direct routes · 20–37 min · first bus 05:14, last bus 00:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hamilton (South Lanarkshire) as of 08:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lesmahagow, 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 | ~37 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 17 | 05:14 | 22:42 | Old Brae (At) | Avonside Grove (opp) | Kirkmuirhill, Blackwood, Canderside Toll, Larkhall & Ferniegair |
| X74 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~20 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 8 | 07:35 | 00:00 | Abbey Green (before) | Bus Station (Stance 12) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lesmahagow 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 Lesmahagow to Hamilton
- £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 Lesmahagow to Hamilton?
2 routes run directly from Lesmahagow to Hamilton: the 253 (Whitelaw Coaches), the X74 (Stagecoach West Scotland). The most frequent is the 253, 27 times each weekday — board at Old Brae (At) and get off at Avonside Grove (opp), about 37 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lesmahagow to Hamilton?
Between 20 minutes on the X74 and 37 on the 253, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kirkmuirhill, Blackwood, Canderside Toll, Larkhall and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lesmahagow to Hamilton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:14 and the last around 00:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lesmahagow to Hamilton?
An adult single from Lesmahagow to Hamilton is £4.40 on the X74 (Stagecoach West Scotland), from Abbey Green (before) to Bus Station (Stance 12); 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.