Bus from Airdrie to Motherwell
4 direct routes · 25–54 min · first bus 04:49, last bus 23:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Motherwell as of 07:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Airdrie, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | First Greater Glasgow | ~54 min | 59 | Sat 54 · Sun 30 | 04:49 | 22:29 | Callon Street (Opp) | Motherwell Library (At) | Coatbridge & Bellshill |
| 211 | First Greater Glasgow | ~46 min | 14 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:01 | 19:01 | Bank Street (before) | Watson Street (opp) | Calderbank, Eurocentral, Newhouse, Holytown, New Stevenston & Cleekhimin |
| 42 | JMB Travel | ~36 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 11 | 05:55 | 19:25 | Bank Street (before) | Watson Street (opp) | Calderbank, Newhouse, Holytown, New Stevenston & Cleekhimin |
| 42A | JMB Travel | ~25 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 6 | 20:20 | 23:20 | Bank Street (before) | Watson Street (opp) | Calderbank, Newhouse, Holytown, New Stevenston & Cleekhimin |
Times are for the first boarding point in Airdrie 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 201 bus, 211 bus, 42 bus or 42A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Airdrie to Motherwell?
4 routes run directly from Airdrie to Motherwell: the 201 (First Greater Glasgow), the 211 (First Greater Glasgow), the 42 (JMB Travel), the 42A (JMB Travel). The most frequent is the 201, 59 times each weekday — board at Callon Street (Opp) and get off at Motherwell Library (At), about 54 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Airdrie to Motherwell?
Between 25 minutes on the 42A and 54 on the 201, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Coatbridge, Bellshill on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Airdrie to Motherwell?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:49 and the last around 23:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Airdrie to Motherwell?
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.