Bus from Motherwell to Newhouse
5 direct routes · 12–36 min · first bus 06:01, last bus 22:49 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newhouse as of 14:41
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | First Greater Glasgow | ~26 min | 18 | weekdays only | 06:29 | 17:54 | Hamilton Road (before) | Woodhall (opp & before) | Cleekhimin, New Stevenston & Holytown |
| 211 | First Greater Glasgow | ~19 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:52 | 18:52 | Hamilton Road (before) | Woodhall (opp & before) | Cleekhimin, New Stevenston & Holytown |
| 42 | JMB Travel | ~15 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 11 | 06:01 | 18:27 | Hamilton Road (before) | McNeill Drive (after) | Cleekhimin, New Stevenston & Holytown |
| 42A | JMB Travel | ~12 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 6 | 19:28 | 22:49 | Hamilton Road (before) | McNeill Drive (after) | Cleekhimin, New Stevenston & Holytown |
| 355 | PVT Transfer | ~36 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 19:30 | 22:30 | Watson Street (opp) | Biggar Road (before) | Cleekhimin, Carfin & Newarthill |
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 242 bus, 211 bus, 42 bus, 42A bus or 355 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Motherwell to Newhouse?
5 routes run directly from Motherwell to Newhouse: the 242 (First Greater Glasgow), the 211 (First Greater Glasgow), the 42 (JMB Travel), the 42A (JMB Travel), the 355 (PVT Transfer). The most frequent is the 242, 18 times each weekday — board at Hamilton Road (before) and get off at Woodhall (opp & before), about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Motherwell to Newhouse?
Between 12 minutes on the 42A and 36 on the 355, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Cleekhimin, New Stevenston, Holytown on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Motherwell to Newhouse?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:01 and the last around 22:49. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Motherwell to Newhouse?
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.