Bus from Motherwell to Glasgow
5 direct routes · 22–70 min · first bus 04:51, last bus 22:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Glasgow as of 09:29
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | First Greater Glasgow | ~70 min | 70 | Sat 67 · Sun 46 | 04:51 | 22:15 | Motherwell Railway Station | Glasgow Cross (after) | Bellshill, Viewpark, Tannochside, Birkenshaw & Uddingston |
| X11 | First Greater Glasgow | ~25 min | 25 | Sat 20 · Sun 12 | 06:20 | 18:25 | Hamilton Road (before) | City of Glasgow College (opposite) | — |
| 240X | Stuart's Coaches | ~22 min | 12 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:01 | 17:16 | Hamilton Road (before) | City of Glasgow College (opposite) | — |
| X5 | JMB Travel | ~23 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:58 | 18:22 | Motherwell Library (At) | City of Glasgow College (opposite) | — |
| X43 | First Greater Glasgow | ~38 min | 7 | weekends only | 10:09 | 17:09 | Motherwell Railway Station | Glasgow Fort (stop 3) | Bellshill, Viewpark & Tannochside |
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 240 bus, X11 bus, X5 bus or X43 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Motherwell to Glasgow?
5 routes run directly from Motherwell to Glasgow: the 240 (First Greater Glasgow), the X11 (First Greater Glasgow), the 240X (Stuart's Coaches), the X5 (JMB Travel), the X43 (First Greater Glasgow). The most frequent is the 240, 70 times each weekday — board at Motherwell Railway Station and get off at Glasgow Cross (after), about 70 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Motherwell to Glasgow?
Between 22 minutes on the 240X and 70 on the 240, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bellshill, Viewpark, Tannochside, Birkenshaw and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Motherwell to Glasgow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:51 and the last around 22:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Motherwell to Glasgow?
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.