🚌 Bus from Motherwell to Hamilton
7 direct routes · about 21 min · first bus 05:26, last bus 23:52 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 266 | First Greater Glasgow | ~21 min | 83 | 05:26 | 23:52 | Excelsior Street (opp) |
| 41 | JMB Travel | ~9 min | 65 | 06:06 | 19:32 | Watson Street (Before) |
| 201 | First Greater Glasgow | ~13 min | 59 | 05:30 | 23:07 | Muir Street (At) |
| 211 | First Greater Glasgow | ~18 min | 13 | 06:45 | 18:46 | Pollock Street (Opp) |
| 253 | Whitelaw Coaches | ~17 min | 9 | 07:50 | 17:04 | Hamilton Road (before) |
| X43 | First Greater Glasgow | ~8 min | 7 | 11:37 | 18:37 | Pollock Street (Opp) |
| 41A | JMB Travel | ~6 min | 1 | 20:42 | 20:42 | Motherwell Library (At) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Motherwell to Hamilton?
7 routes run directly from Motherwell to Hamilton: the 266 (First Greater Glasgow), the 41 (JMB Travel), the 201 (First Greater Glasgow), the 211 (First Greater Glasgow), the 253 (Whitelaw Coaches), the X43 (First Greater Glasgow), the 41A (JMB Travel).
How long does the bus take from Motherwell to Hamilton?
Around 21 minutes on the 266, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Motherwell to Hamilton?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 266) leaves around 05:26 and the last around 23:52. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Motherwell to Hamilton?
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.