Bus from Coatbridge to Wishaw (North Lanarkshire)
2 direct routes · about 56 min · first bus 05:46, last bus 20:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wishaw (North Lanarkshire) as of 07:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Coatbridge, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | JMB Travel | ~56 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 11 | 05:46 | 19:15 | Bus Stance (stop 3 eastbound) | Wishaw General Hospital (in grounds) | Airdrie, Calderbank, Newhouse, Holytown, New Stevenston, Cleekhimin & 3 more |
| 42A | JMB Travel | ~46 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 20:10 | 20:10 | Bus Stance (stop 3 eastbound) | Wishaw Old Parish Church (at) | Airdrie, Calderbank, Newhouse, Holytown, New Stevenston, Cleekhimin & 3 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Coatbridge 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 42 bus or 42A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Coatbridge to Wishaw?
2 routes run directly from Coatbridge to Wishaw: the 42 (JMB Travel), the 42A (JMB Travel). The most frequent is the 42, 14 times each weekday — board at Bus Stance (stop 3 eastbound) and get off at Wishaw General Hospital (in grounds), about 56 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Coatbridge to Wishaw?
Around 56 minutes on the 42, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Airdrie, Calderbank, Newhouse, Holytown and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Coatbridge to Wishaw?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:46 and the last around 20:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Coatbridge to Wishaw?
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.