Bus from Motherwell to Newmains
4 direct routes · 14–38 min · first bus 05:25, last bus 23:29 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newmains as of 11:10
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 | ~27 min | 80 | Sat 68 · Sun 35 | 05:25 | 23:29 | Watson Street (opp) | Cambusnethan Street (at 509) | Wishaw |
| X11 | First Greater Glasgow | ~23 min | 27 | Sat 24 · Sun 12 | 08:47 | 21:24 | Watson Street (opp) | Cambusnethan Street (at 509) | Wishaw |
| X5 | JMB Travel | ~38 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 17:32 | 19:31 | Motherwell Railway Station | Cambusnethan Street (at 509) | Cleekhimin, New Stevenston, Carfin, Newarthill, Cleland & Wishaw |
| 366 | Stuart's Coaches | ~14 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 5 | 19:02 | 20:02 | Motherwell College (opp) | Cambusnethan Street (at 509) | Wishaw |
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, X11 bus, X5 bus or 366 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Motherwell to Newmains?
4 routes run directly from Motherwell to Newmains: the 266 (First Greater Glasgow), the X11 (First Greater Glasgow), the X5 (JMB Travel), the 366 (Stuart's Coaches). The most frequent is the 266, 80 times each weekday — board at Watson Street (opp) and get off at Cambusnethan Street (at 509), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Motherwell to Newmains?
Between 14 minutes on the 366 and 38 on the X5, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Wishaw on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Motherwell to Newmains?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:25 and the last around 23:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Motherwell to Newmains?
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.