Bus from Newton Mearns to Shawlands
4 direct routes · 22–37 min · first bus 05:58, last bus 00:09 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shawlands as of 12:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newton Mearns, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | First Greater Glasgow | ~26 min | 31 | Sat 29 · Sun 29 | 05:58 | 00:09 | Ayr Road (before) | Queens Park (Opp) | Giffnock & Merrylee |
| 4 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~22 min | 27 | Sat 27 · Sun 13 | 06:20 | 19:47 | Newton Mearns Church (at) | Queens Park (Opp) | Giffnock & Merrylee |
| 29 | Stuart's Coaches | ~37 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 08:52 | 15:52 | Ayr Road (before) | The Granary (at) | Deaconsbank, Thornliebank, Deaconsbank, Thornliebank, Orchard Park, Giffnock & 3 more |
| 38A | First Greater Glasgow | ~22 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 4 | 20:58 | 23:14 | Ayr Road (before) | Queens Park (Opp) | Rouken Glen, Woodfarm, Orchard Park, Giffnock & Merrylee |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newton Mearns 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 38 bus, 4 bus, 29 bus or 38A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newton Mearns to Shawlands?
4 routes run directly from Newton Mearns to Shawlands: the 38 (First Greater Glasgow), the 4 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 29 (Stuart's Coaches), the 38A (First Greater Glasgow). The most frequent is the 38, 31 times each weekday — board at Ayr Road (before) and get off at Queens Park (Opp), about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newton Mearns to Shawlands?
Between 22 minutes on the 4 and 37 on the 29, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Giffnock, Merrylee on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newton Mearns to Shawlands?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:58 and the last around 00:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newton Mearns to Shawlands?
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.