Bus from Newmains to Motherwell
4 direct routes · 14–41 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 23:39 (weekdays).
Next buses to Motherwell as of 08:59
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newmains, 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 | ~31 min | 83 | Sat 68 · Sun 33 | 05:10 | 23:39 | Hope Street (at) | Hamilton Road (before) | Wishaw |
| X11 | First Greater Glasgow | ~26 min | 25 | Sat 20 · Sun 12 | 05:55 | 18:00 | Hope Street (at) | Hamilton Road (before) | Wishaw |
| X5 | JMB Travel | ~41 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:17 | 17:40 | Hope Street (at) | Motherwell Library (At) | Wishaw, Cleland, Newarthill, Carfin, New Stevenston & Cleekhimin |
| 366 | Stuart's Coaches | ~14 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 5 | 18:31 | 19:42 | Hope Street (at) | Vesuvius Drive (before) | Wishaw |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newmains 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 Newmains to Motherwell?
4 routes run directly from Newmains to Motherwell: 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, 83 times each weekday — board at Hope Street (at) and get off at Hamilton Road (before), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newmains to Motherwell?
Between 14 minutes on the 366 and 41 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 Newmains to Motherwell?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:10 and the last around 23:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newmains 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.