Bus from Wishaw (North Lanarkshire) to Coatbridge
2 direct routes · 42–54 min · first bus 05:53, last bus 20:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Coatbridge as of 07:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Wishaw, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | JMB Travel | ~54 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 10 | 05:53 | 18:19 | Wishaw General Hospital (at) | Bus Stance (stop 3 westbound) | Motherwell, Cleekhimin, Motherwell, New Stevenston, Holytown, Newhouse & 2 more |
| 42A | JMB Travel | ~42 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 19:20 | 20:20 | Wishaw General Hospital (in grounds) | Bus Stance (stop 3 westbound) | Motherwell, Cleekhimin, Motherwell, New Stevenston, Holytown, Newhouse & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wishaw 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 42 bus or 42A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Wishaw to Coatbridge?
2 routes run directly from Wishaw to Coatbridge: the 42 (JMB Travel), the 42A (JMB Travel). The most frequent is the 42, 13 times each weekday — board at Wishaw General Hospital (at) and get off at Bus Stance (stop 3 westbound), about 54 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wishaw to Coatbridge?
Between 42 minutes on the 42A and 54 on the 42, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Motherwell, Cleekhimin, Motherwell, New Stevenston and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Wishaw to Coatbridge?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:53 and the last around 20:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wishaw to Coatbridge?
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.