Bus from Holytown to Motherwell
4 direct routes · 10–21 min · first bus 06:16, last bus 23:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Motherwell as of 11:09
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 | ~21 min | 24 | Sat 23 · no Sunday buses | 07:17 | 18:46 | Holytown Medical Centre (opp) | Watson Street (opp) | New Stevenston & Cleekhimin |
| 211 | First Greater Glasgow | ~15 min | 14 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:31 | 19:32 | Holytown Medical Centre (opp) | Watson Street (opp) | New Stevenston & Cleekhimin |
| 42 | JMB Travel | ~14 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 11 | 06:16 | 19:45 | Holytown Medical Centre (opp) | Watson Street (opp) | New Stevenston & Cleekhimin |
| 42A | JMB Travel | ~10 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 6 | 20:35 | 23:35 | Holytown Medical Centre (opp) | Watson Street (opp) | New Stevenston & Cleekhimin |
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, 211 bus, 42 bus or 42A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Holytown to Motherwell?
4 routes run directly from Holytown to Motherwell: the 242 (First Greater Glasgow), the 211 (First Greater Glasgow), the 42 (JMB Travel), the 42A (JMB Travel). The most frequent is the 242, 24 times each weekday — board at Holytown Medical Centre (opp) and get off at Watson Street (opp), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Holytown to Motherwell?
Between 10 minutes on the 42A and 21 on the 242, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at New Stevenston, Cleekhimin on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Holytown to Motherwell?
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 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.