🚌 Bus from Airdrie to Plains
2 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 06:35, last bus 16:40 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | McNairn's Coaches | ~20 min | 12 | 06:35 | 16:40 | Monklands General Hospital (At) |
| 312 | Stuart's Coaches | ~14 min | 2 | 17:30 | 19:30 | Monklands General Hospital (Opp) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Airdrie to Plains?
2 routes run directly from Airdrie to Plains: the 216 (McNairn's Coaches), the 312 (Stuart's Coaches).
How long does the bus take from Airdrie to Plains?
Around 20 minutes on the 216, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Airdrie to Plains?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 216) leaves around 06:35 and the last around 16:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Airdrie to Plains?
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.