Bus from Douglas (South Lanarkshire) to Lanark
2 direct routes · about 29 min · first bus 06:49, last bus 20:54 (weekdays).
Next buses to Lanark as of 08:05
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Douglas, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 259 | Whitelaw Coaches | ~29 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:49 | 16:26 | Dale Street (opp) | Bus Station (Stance D) | Uddington, Rigside & Kirkfieldbank |
| 9 | Hobson Travel | ~31 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 3 | 19:14 | 20:54 | Dale Street (opp) | Woodstock Street (before) | Uddington, Rigside, Douglas Water & Kirkfieldbank |
Times are for the first boarding point in Douglas 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 259 bus or 9 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Douglas to Lanark?
2 routes run directly from Douglas to Lanark: the 259 (Whitelaw Coaches), the 9 (Hobson Travel). The most frequent is the 259, 7 times each weekday — board at Dale Street (opp) and get off at Bus Station (Stance D), about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Douglas to Lanark?
Around 29 minutes on the 259, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Uddington, Rigside, Kirkfieldbank on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Douglas to Lanark?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:49 and the last around 20:54. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Douglas to Lanark?
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.