Bus from Lanark to Motherwell
4 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 20:28 (weekdays).
Next buses to Motherwell as of 09:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lanark, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | JMB Travel | ~45 min | 65 | Sat 32 · Sun 20 | 05:32 | 18:58 | High Street (Near) | Hamilton Road (before) | Nemphlar, Cartland, Braidwood, Carluke, Bogside & Wishaw |
| 243 | First Greater Glasgow | ~48 min | 48 | Sat 33 · Sun 12 | 05:15 | 20:28 | High Street (Near) | Hamilton Road (before) | Nemphlar, Cartland, Braidwood, Carluke, Bogside & Wishaw |
| 240X | Stuart's Coaches | ~42 min | 12 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:18 | 16:35 | High Street (Near) | Hamilton Road (before) | Nemphlar, Cartland, Braidwood, Carluke, Bogside & Wishaw |
| 41A | JMB Travel | ~43 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 19:58 | 19:58 | High Street (Near) | Hamilton Road (before) | Nemphlar, Cartland, Braidwood, Carluke, Law, Bogside & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lanark 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 41 bus, 243 bus or 41A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Lanark to Motherwell?
4 routes run directly from Lanark to Motherwell: the 41 (JMB Travel), the 243 (First Greater Glasgow), the 240X (Stuart's Coaches), the 41A (JMB Travel). The most frequent is the 41, 65 times each weekday — board at High Street (Near) and get off at Hamilton Road (before), about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lanark to Motherwell?
Around 45 minutes on the 41, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Nemphlar, Cartland, Braidwood, Carluke and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lanark to Motherwell?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:15 and the last around 20:28. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lanark 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.