Bus from Newhouse to Motherwell
5 direct routes · 13–35 min · first bus 06:11, last bus 23:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Motherwell as of 07:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newhouse, 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 | ~28 min | 18 | weekdays only | 07:11 | 18:40 | Woodhall (before) | Watson Street (opp) | Holytown, New Stevenston & Cleekhimin |
| 211 | First Greater Glasgow | ~21 min | 14 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:25 | 19:26 | Woodhall (before) | Watson Street (opp) | Holytown, New Stevenston & Cleekhimin |
| 42 | JMB Travel | ~20 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 11 | 06:11 | 19:40 | Rowantree Avenue (before) | Watson Street (opp) | Holytown, New Stevenston & Cleekhimin |
| 42A | JMB Travel | ~13 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 6 | 20:32 | 23:32 | Rowantree Avenue (before) | Watson Street (opp) | Holytown, New Stevenston & Cleekhimin |
| 355 | PVT Transfer | ~35 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 4 | 20:11 | 22:11 | Newhouse Hotel (Opp) | Hamilton Road (before) | Newarthill, Carfin & Cleekhimin |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newhouse 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 Newhouse to Motherwell?
5 routes run directly from Newhouse to Motherwell: 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 Woodhall (before) and get off at Watson Street (opp), about 28 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newhouse to Motherwell?
Between 13 minutes on the 42A and 35 on the 355, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Holytown, New Stevenston, Cleekhimin on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newhouse to Motherwell?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:11 and the last around 23:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newhouse to Motherwell?
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.