Bus from Motherwell to Hamilton (South Lanarkshire)
7 direct routes · 7–16 min · first bus 04:40, last bus 23:58 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hamilton (South Lanarkshire) as of 11:07
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 266 | First Greater Glasgow | ~8 min | 85 | Sat 68 · Sun 33 | 04:40 | 23:58 | Motherwell Library (At) | Miller Street (At) | — |
| 41 | JMB Travel | ~8 min | 65 | Sat 32 · Sun 20 | 06:07 | 19:33 | Hamilton Road (before) | Miller Street (At) | — |
| 201 | First Greater Glasgow | ~8 min | 59 | Sat 57 · Sun 30 | 05:30 | 23:07 | Motherwell Library (At) | Miller Street (At) | — |
| 211 | First Greater Glasgow | ~16 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:46 | 18:47 | Watson Street (opp) | Miller Street (At) | — |
| 253 | Whitelaw Coaches | ~12 min | 9 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:50 | 17:04 | Hamilton Road (before) | Miller Street (At) | — |
| X43 | First Greater Glasgow | ~6 min | 7 | weekends only | 11:37 | 18:37 | Pollock Street (Opp) | Miller Street (At) | — |
| 41A | JMB Travel | ~7 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 20:41 | 20:41 | Hamilton Road (before) | Miller Street (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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 266 bus, 41 bus, 201 bus, 211 bus, 253 bus, X43 bus or 41A bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 266, 85 times each weekday — board at Motherwell Library (At) and get off at Miller Street (At), about 8 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Motherwell to Hamilton?
Between 7 minutes on the 41A and 16 on the 211, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Motherwell to Hamilton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:40 and the last around 23:58. Check the route timetables 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.