Bus from Motherwell to Airdrie
4 direct routes · 23–49 min · first bus 05:37, last bus 22:49 (weekdays).
Next buses to Airdrie as of 08:09
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Motherwell, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | First Greater Glasgow | ~49 min | 55 | Sat 48 · Sun 25 | 05:37 | 22:16 | Motherwell Railway Station | Bank Street (before) | Bellshill & Coatbridge |
| 211 | First Greater Glasgow | ~47 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:52 | 18:52 | Hamilton Road (before) | Callon Street (Opp) | Cleekhimin, New Stevenston, Holytown, Newhouse, Eurocentral & Calderbank |
| 42 | JMB Travel | ~34 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 11 | 06:01 | 18:27 | Hamilton Road (before) | Callon Street (Opp) | Cleekhimin, New Stevenston, Holytown, Newhouse & Calderbank |
| 42A | JMB Travel | ~23 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 6 | 19:28 | 22:49 | Hamilton Road (before) | Cairnhill Road (Before) | Cleekhimin, New Stevenston, Holytown, Newhouse & Calderbank |
Times are for the first boarding point in Motherwell 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 201 bus, 211 bus, 42 bus or 42A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Motherwell to Airdrie?
4 routes run directly from Motherwell to Airdrie: the 201 (First Greater Glasgow), the 211 (First Greater Glasgow), the 42 (JMB Travel), the 42A (JMB Travel). The most frequent is the 201, 55 times each weekday — board at Motherwell Railway Station and get off at Bank Street (before), about 49 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Motherwell to Airdrie?
Between 23 minutes on the 42A and 49 on the 201, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bellshill, Coatbridge on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Motherwell to Airdrie?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:37 and the last around 22:49. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Motherwell to Airdrie?
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.