Bus from Hamilton (South Lanarkshire) to Wishaw (North Lanarkshire)
4 direct routes · 21–33 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 23:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wishaw (North Lanarkshire) as of 06:54
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 | ~33 min | 80 | Sat 68 · Sun 35 | 05:15 | 23:20 | Leechlee Road (before) | Wishaw Old Parish Church (at) | Motherwell |
| 41 | JMB Travel | ~29 min | 63 | Sat 30 · Sun 20 | 06:20 | 18:25 | Leechlee Road (before) | Wishaw Old Parish Church (at) | Motherwell |
| 253 | Whitelaw Coaches | ~23 min | 9 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:09 | 16:09 | Stop 2 (at) | Wishaw General Hospital (in grounds) | Motherwell |
| 41A | JMB Travel | ~21 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 1 | 19:00 | 21:00 | Leechlee Road (before) | Wishaw Old Parish Church (at) | Motherwell |
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, 253 bus or 41A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Hamilton to Wishaw?
4 routes run directly from Hamilton to Wishaw: the 266 (First Greater Glasgow), the 41 (JMB Travel), the 253 (Whitelaw Coaches), the 41A (JMB Travel). The most frequent is the 266, 80 times each weekday — board at Leechlee Road (before) and get off at Wishaw Old Parish Church (at), about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hamilton to Wishaw?
Between 21 minutes on the 41A and 33 on the 266, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Motherwell on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Hamilton to Wishaw?
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 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.