Bus from Wishaw (North Lanarkshire) to Hamilton (South Lanarkshire)
4 direct routes · 18–32 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 23:43 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hamilton (South Lanarkshire) as of 06:54
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 266 | First Greater Glasgow | ~32 min | 83 | Sat 68 · Sun 33 | 05:15 | 23:43 | Russell Street (at) | Miller Street (At) | Motherwell |
| 41 | JMB Travel | ~24 min | 65 | Sat 32 · Sun 20 | 05:55 | 19:21 | Russell Street (at) | Miller Street (At) | Motherwell |
| 253 | Whitelaw Coaches | ~22 min | 9 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:40 | 16:54 | Wishaw General Hospital (in grounds) | Miller Street (At) | Motherwell |
| 41A | JMB Travel | ~18 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 20:30 | 20:30 | Russell Street (at) | Miller Street (At) | Motherwell |
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 266 bus, 41 bus, 253 bus or 41A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Wishaw to Hamilton?
4 routes run directly from Wishaw to Hamilton: the 266 (First Greater Glasgow), the 41 (JMB Travel), the 253 (Whitelaw Coaches), the 41A (JMB Travel). The most frequent is the 266, 83 times each weekday — board at Russell Street (at) and get off at Miller Street (At), about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wishaw to Hamilton?
Between 18 minutes on the 41A and 32 on the 266, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Motherwell on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Wishaw to Hamilton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:15 and the last around 23:43. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wishaw to Hamilton?
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.