Bus from Hamilton (South Lanarkshire) to Motherwell
7 direct routes · 10–18 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 23:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Motherwell as of 10:04
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hamilton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 266 | First Greater Glasgow | ~13 min | 80 | Sat 68 · Sun 35 | 05:15 | 23:20 | Leechlee Road (before) | Watson Street (opp) | — |
| 41 | JMB Travel | ~13 min | 63 | Sat 30 · Sun 20 | 06:20 | 18:25 | Leechlee Road (before) | Watson Street (opp) | — |
| 201 | First Greater Glasgow | ~12 min | 55 | Sat 48 · Sun 25 | 05:27 | 22:06 | Park Road (Opp) | Motherwell Railway Station | — |
| 211 | First Greater Glasgow | ~18 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:34 | 18:34 | Gateside Street (Opp 141) | Hamilton Road (before) | — |
| 253 | Whitelaw Coaches | ~13 min | 9 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:09 | 16:09 | Stop 2 (at) | Watson Street (opp) | — |
| X43 | First Greater Glasgow | ~9 min | 7 | weekends only | 10:00 | 17:00 | Leechlee Road (before) | Motherwell Railway Station | — |
| 41A | JMB Travel | ~10 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 1 | 19:00 | 21:00 | Leechlee Road (before) | Watson Street (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hamilton 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 266 bus, 41 bus, 201 bus, 211 bus, 253 bus, X43 bus or 41A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Hamilton to Motherwell?
7 routes run directly from Hamilton to Motherwell: the 266 (First Greater Glasgow), the 41 (JMB Travel), the 201 (First Greater Glasgow), the 211 (First Greater Glasgow), the 253 (Whitelaw Coaches), the X43 (First Greater Glasgow), the 41A (JMB Travel). The most frequent is the 266, 80 times each weekday — board at Leechlee Road (before) and get off at Watson Street (opp), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hamilton to Motherwell?
Between 10 minutes on the 41A and 18 on the 211, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Hamilton to Motherwell?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:15 and the last around 23:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hamilton 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.