Bus from Holytown to Wishaw (North Lanarkshire)
6 direct routes · 21–43 min · first bus 06:16, last bus 23:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wishaw (North Lanarkshire) as of 09:48
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 | ~43 min | 23 | Sat 23 · no Sunday buses | 07:17 | 18:19 | Holytown Medical Centre (opp) | Wishaw Old Parish Church (at) | New Stevenston, Cleekhimin, Motherwell, Cleekhimin & Motherwell |
| 42 | JMB Travel | ~24 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 11 | 06:16 | 19:45 | Holytown Medical Centre (opp) | Wishaw General Hospital (in grounds) | New Stevenston, Cleekhimin, Motherwell, Cleekhimin & Motherwell |
| 248C | Stuart's Coaches | ~36 min | 5 | weekdays only | 07:05 | 17:04 | Holytown Medical Centre (opp) | Wishaw Old Parish Church (at) | New Stevenston, Carfin, Newarthill & Cleland |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 42A, 248, 248B
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42A | JMB Travel | ~21 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 20:35 | 23:35 | Holytown Medical Centre (opp) | Wishaw Old Parish Church (at) | New Stevenston, Cleekhimin, Motherwell, Cleekhimin & Motherwell |
| 248 | Stuart's Coaches | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 20:39 | 20:39 | Holytown Medical Centre (opp) | Wishaw Old Parish Church (at) | New Stevenston, Newarthill & Cleland |
| 248B | Stuart's Coaches | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 19:34 | 19:34 | Holytown Medical Centre (opp) | Cleland Road (opp) | New Stevenston, Carfin, Newarthill & Cleland |
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, 42A bus or 248 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Holytown to Wishaw?
6 routes run directly from Holytown to Wishaw: the 242 (First Greater Glasgow), the 42 (JMB Travel), the 248C (Stuart's Coaches), the 42A (JMB Travel), the 248 (Stuart's Coaches), the 248B (Stuart's Coaches). The most frequent is the 242, 23 times each weekday — board at Holytown Medical Centre (opp) and get off at Wishaw Old Parish Church (at), about 43 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Holytown to Wishaw?
Between 21 minutes on the 42A and 43 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 Wishaw?
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 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.