Bus from Craigneuk to Holytown
3 direct routes · 17–36 min · first bus 05:53, last bus 20:21 (weekdays).
Next buses to Holytown as of 07:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Craigneuk, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | First Greater Glasgow | ~36 min | 25 | Sat 22 · no Sunday buses | 06:19 | 18:14 | Wishaw General Hospital (at) | Plantation Avenue (before) | Motherwell, Cleekhimin, Motherwell & New Stevenston |
| 42 | JMB Travel | ~20 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 10 | 05:53 | 18:19 | Wishaw General Hospital (at) | Plantation Avenue (before) | Motherwell, Cleekhimin, Motherwell & New Stevenston |
| 42A | JMB Travel | ~17 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 19:21 | 20:21 | Wishaw General Hospital (at) | Plantation Avenue (before) | Motherwell, Cleekhimin, Motherwell & New Stevenston |
Times are for the first boarding point in Craigneuk 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 242 bus, 42 bus or 42A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Craigneuk to Holytown?
3 routes run directly from Craigneuk to Holytown: the 242 (First Greater Glasgow), the 42 (JMB Travel), the 42A (JMB Travel). The most frequent is the 242, 25 times each weekday — board at Wishaw General Hospital (at) and get off at Plantation Avenue (before), about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Craigneuk to Holytown?
Between 17 minutes on the 42A and 36 on the 242, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Motherwell, Cleekhimin, Motherwell, New Stevenston on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Craigneuk to Holytown?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:53 and the last around 20:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Craigneuk to Holytown?
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.