Bus from Wishaw (North Lanarkshire) to Holytown
7 direct routes · 18–47 min · first bus 05:38, last bus 20:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Holytown as of 06:24
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | First Greater Glasgow | ~47 min | 25 | Sat 22 · no Sunday buses | 06:10 | 18:03 | Russell Street (at) | Plantation Avenue (before) | Motherwell, Cleekhimin, Motherwell & New Stevenston |
| 42 | JMB Travel | ~20 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 10 | 05:53 | 18:19 | Wishaw General Hospital (at) | Plantation Avenue (before) | Motherwell, Cleekhimin, Motherwell & New Stevenston |
| 248C | Stuart's Coaches | ~31 min | 4 | weekdays only | 08:14 | 15:43 | Wishaw Old Parish Church (at) | Plantation Avenue (before) | Cleland, Newarthill, Carfin & New Stevenston |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 42A, 248, 248B, 248A
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42A | JMB Travel | ~18 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 19:20 | 20:20 | Wishaw General Hospital (in grounds) | Plantation Avenue (before) | Motherwell, Cleekhimin, Motherwell & New Stevenston |
| 248 | Stuart's Coaches | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 20:18 | 20:18 | Russell Street (at) | Senior Citzens Centre (at) | Cleland & Newarthill |
| 248B | Stuart's Coaches | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:13 | 18:13 | Wishaw Old Parish Church (at) | Plantation Avenue (before) | Cleland, Newarthill, Carfin & New Stevenston |
| 248A | Stuart's Coaches | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 05:38 | 05:38 | Wishaw Old Parish Church (at) | Plantation Avenue (before) | Cleland, Newarthill, Carfin & New Stevenston |
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 242 bus, 42 bus, 42A bus or 248 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Wishaw to Holytown?
7 routes run directly from Wishaw to Holytown: the 242 (First Greater Glasgow), the 42 (JMB Travel), the 248C (Stuart's Coaches), the 42A (JMB Travel), the 248 (Stuart's Coaches), the 248B (Stuart's Coaches), the 248A (Stuart's Coaches). The most frequent is the 242, 25 times each weekday — board at Russell Street (at) and get off at Plantation Avenue (before), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wishaw to Holytown?
Between 18 minutes on the 42A and 47 on the 242, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Motherwell, Cleekhimin, Motherwell, New Stevenston on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Wishaw to Holytown?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:38 and the last around 20:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wishaw to Holytown?
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.