Bus from Motherwell to Lanark
4 direct routes · about 44 min · first bus 06:27, last bus 21:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Lanark as of 10:37
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | JMB Travel | ~44 min | 63 | Sat 30 · Sun 20 | 06:30 | 18:35 | Watson Street (opp) | Woodstock Street (before) | Wishaw, Bogside, Carluke, Braidwood, Cartland & Nemphlar |
| 243 | First Greater Glasgow | ~45 min | 49 | Sat 34 · Sun 13 | 06:27 | 21:42 | Watson Street (opp) | Woodstock Street (before) | Wishaw, Bogside, Carluke, Braidwood, Cartland & Nemphlar |
| 240X | Stuart's Coaches | ~38 min | 12 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 08:03 | 18:23 | Watson Street (opp) | Woodstock Street (before) | Wishaw, Bogside, Carluke, Braidwood, Cartland & Nemphlar |
| 41A | JMB Travel | ~43 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 1 | 19:10 | 21:10 | Watson Street (opp) | Woodstock Street (before) | Wishaw, Bogside, Law, Carluke, Braidwood, Cartland & 1 more |
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 41 bus, 243 bus or 41A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Motherwell to Lanark?
4 routes run directly from Motherwell to Lanark: the 41 (JMB Travel), the 243 (First Greater Glasgow), the 240X (Stuart's Coaches), the 41A (JMB Travel). The most frequent is the 41, 63 times each weekday — board at Watson Street (opp) and get off at Woodstock Street (before), about 44 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Motherwell to Lanark?
Around 44 minutes on the 41, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Wishaw, Bogside, Carluke, Braidwood and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Motherwell to Lanark?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:27 and the last around 21:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Motherwell to Lanark?
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.