Bus from Holytown to Craigneuk
3 direct routes · 17–32 min · first bus 06:16, last bus 23:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Craigneuk as of 12:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Holytown, 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 | ~32 min | 23 | Sat 23 · no Sunday buses | 07:17 | 18:19 | Holytown Medical Centre (opp) | Hillcrest Avenue (after) | New Stevenston, Cleekhimin, Motherwell, Cleekhimin & Motherwell |
| 42 | JMB Travel | ~22 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 11 | 06:16 | 19:45 | Holytown Medical Centre (opp) | Hillcrest Avenue (after) | New Stevenston, Cleekhimin, Motherwell, Cleekhimin & Motherwell |
| 42A | JMB Travel | ~17 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 20:35 | 23:35 | Holytown Medical Centre (opp) | Hillcrest Avenue (after) | New Stevenston, Cleekhimin, Motherwell, Cleekhimin & Motherwell |
Times are for the first boarding point in Holytown 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 Holytown to Craigneuk?
3 routes run directly from Holytown to Craigneuk: the 242 (First Greater Glasgow), the 42 (JMB Travel), the 42A (JMB Travel). The most frequent is the 242, 23 times each weekday — board at Holytown Medical Centre (opp) and get off at Hillcrest Avenue (after), about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Holytown to Craigneuk?
Between 17 minutes on the 42A and 32 on the 242, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at New Stevenston, Cleekhimin, Motherwell, Cleekhimin and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Holytown to Craigneuk?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:16 and the last around 23:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Holytown to Craigneuk?
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.