🚌 Bus from Glasgow to Motherwell
6 direct routes · about 87 min · first bus 06:06, last bus 23:42 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | First Greater Glasgow | ~87 min | 70 | 06:06 | 23:42 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 22) |
| X11 | First Greater Glasgow | ~24 min | 27 | 08:23 | 21:00 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 15) |
| 240X | Stuart's Coaches | ~19 min | 12 | 07:40 | 18:00 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 16) |
| X5 | JMB Travel | ~24 min | 12 | 08:00 | 19:07 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 14) |
| X43 | First Greater Glasgow | ~37 min | 7 | 11:00 | 18:00 | Glasgow Fort (stop 3) |
| N240 | First Greater Glasgow | ~54 min | 2 | 01:00 | 03:05 | Garnet Street (near) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Motherwell?
6 routes run directly from Glasgow to Motherwell: the 240 (First Greater Glasgow), the X11 (First Greater Glasgow), the 240X (Stuart's Coaches), the X5 (JMB Travel), the X43 (First Greater Glasgow), the N240 (First Greater Glasgow).
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Motherwell?
Around 87 minutes on the 240, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Motherwell?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 240) leaves around 06:06 and the last around 23:42. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glasgow 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.