243 Lanark to Motherwell via Carluke, Wishaw

Operated by First Greater Glasgow. First bus 04:49, last bus 22:28. 112 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 07:10, last 20:10. Fares: set by the operator — more.

Next towards Motherwell from Bus Station (stance A): 19:10, 20:10

Next towards Lanark from Salisbury Crescent (opp): 19:10

Wanted a different 243? 7 other bus routes are numbered 243 elsewhere in the UK — see every 243 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Nth Motherwell, Watling St unless marked “to …” · Sunday · 14 journeys
Stop 07:1008:1009:1010:1011:1012:1013:1014:1015:1016:1017:1018:1019:10 to Wishaw, East Cross20:10 to Wishaw, East Cross
Bus Station (stance A) 07:1008:1009:1010:1011:1012:1013:1014:1015:1016:1017:1018:1019:1020:10
Boghall Road (Opp) 07:2008:2009:2010:2011:2012:2013:2014:2015:2016:2017:2018:2019:2020:20
Burton Lane (At) 07:2508:2509:2510:2511:2512:2513:2514:2515:2516:2517:2518:2519:2520:25
Wishaw Road (before 190) 07:3208:3209:3210:3211:3212:3213:3214:3215:3216:3217:3218:3219:3220:32
Caedonian Road (before) 07:3708:3709:3710:3711:3712:3713:3714:3715:3716:3717:3718:3719:3720:37
Ashtree Park (at) 07:4308:4309:4310:4311:4312:4313:4314:4315:4316:4317:4318:43··
Hamilton Road (before) 07:5208:5209:5210:5211:5212:5213:5214:5215:5216:5217:5218:52··
Muir Street (At) 07:5508:5509:5510:5511:5512:5513:5514:5515:5516:5517:5518:55··
Salisbury Crescent (opp) 08:0509:0510:0511:0512:0513:0514:0515:0516:0517:0518:0519:05··

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — First Greater Glasgow sets the fares on the 243. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with First Greater Glasgow before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 243

243 towards Motherwell

All 65 stops
  1. Bus Station (stance A) Lanark
  2. High Street (Near) Lanark
  3. Wellgate (before) Lanark
  4. St Patricks Lane Lanark
  5. Whitehill Crescent (At) Lanark
  6. Kirkfieldbank Brae (after) Lanark
  7. Craig Cottage (At) Nemphlar
  8. Cartland Road (Opp) Cartland
  9. Auchenglen Road (after) Braidwood
  10. Loanfoot Gardens (before) Braidwood
  11. Boghall Road (Opp) Braidwood
  12. Scotts Country Style (Opp) Carluke
  13. Goremire Road (Opp) Carluke
  14. Milton Road (Near) Carluke
  15. Shieldhill Road (before) Carluke
  16. Orchard Street (after) Carluke
  17. Burton Lane (At) Carluke
  18. Kirk Road (At) Carluke
  19. Castleknowe Gardens (At) Carluke
  20. Castlehill Road (opp) Carluke
  21. Wildman Road (Before) Bogside
  22. Wishaw Road (Before) Bogside
  23. Wishaw Road (Opp 505) Bogside
  24. Gillhead (at) Waterloo
  25. Wishaw Road (before 190) Waterloo
  26. Overtown Road (After) Waterloo
  27. Burnhall Street (opp) Waterloo
  28. Sneddon Avenue (after) Waterloo
  29. Greenhead Road (opp) Wishaw
  30. Pather Street (before) Wishaw
  31. Caedonian Road (before) Wishaw
  32. Russell Street (at) Wishaw
  33. Dryburgh Road (opp) Wishaw
  34. Cleland Road (opp) Wishaw
  35. Alexander Street (at) Wishaw
  36. Wishaw General Hospital (at) Craigneuk
  37. Ashtree Park (at) Craigneuk
  38. Victoria Crescent (opp) Craigneuk
  39. John Street (before) Craigneuk
  40. Wellington Street (opp) Craigneuk
  41. Vesuvius Drive (before) Flemington
  42. Fern Street (at) Flemington
  43. Toll Street (at) Flemington
  44. Motherwell Police Station (opposite) Motherwell
  45. Airbles Street (before) Motherwell
  46. Oakfield Drive (at) Motherwell
  47. Watson Street (Before) Motherwell
  48. Hamilton Road (before) Motherwell
  49. Muir Street (At) Motherwell
  50. Motherwell Library (At) Motherwell
  51. Ladywell Road (before) Motherwell
  52. Douglas Street (At) North Motherwell
  53. Earnock Avenue (at) North Motherwell
  54. Ladywell Road (After) North Motherwell
  55. Ailsa Crescent (at) North Motherwell
  56. Pladda Street (before) North Motherwell
  57. Pirnmill Avenue Turning Circle (at) North Motherwell
  58. Pladda Street (opp) North Motherwell
  59. Chester Crescent (At) North Motherwell
  60. Antonine Avenue (before) Motherwell
  61. Fort Street (At) North Motherwell
  62. Marius Crescent (opp) North Motherwell
  63. Cornelia Street (opp) North Motherwell
  64. Salisbury Crescent (at) North Motherwell
  65. Salisbury Crescent (opp) North Motherwell

243 towards Lanark

All 66 stops
  1. Salisbury Crescent (opp) North Motherwell
  2. Albans Crescent (opp) North Motherwell
  3. Empire Way (before) North Motherwell
  4. Marrius Crescent (before) North Motherwell
  5. Fort Street (Opp) North Motherwell
  6. Mearns Road (after) Motherwell
  7. Chester Crescent (opp) North Motherwell
  8. Chesters Crescent (opp) North Motherwell
  9. Pladda Street (before) North Motherwell
  10. Pirnmill Avenue Turning Circle (at) North Motherwell
  11. Pladda Street (opp) North Motherwell
  12. Ailsa Crescent (opp) North Motherwell
  13. Bute Avenue (After) North Motherwell
  14. Earnock Avenue (opp) North Motherwell
  15. Scotia Street (after) North Motherwell
  16. Ladywell Road (after) Motherwell
  17. High Road (before) Motherwell
  18. Pollock Street (Opp) Motherwell
  19. Watson Street (opp) Motherwell
  20. Oakfield Drive (opp) Motherwell
  21. Motherwell Baptist Church (at) Motherwell
  22. Motherwell Police Station Motherwell
  23. Fern Street (opp) Flemington
  24. Jack Street (opp) Flemington
  25. Wellington Street (before) Craigneuk
  26. Ladysmith Street (opp) Craigneuk
  27. Glasgow Road (opp 457) Craigneuk
  28. Hillcrest Avenue (after) Craigneuk
  29. Wishaw General Hospital (Opp) Wishaw
  30. Heathery Road (before) Craigneuk
  31. Heathery Road (after) Wishaw
  32. Cleland Road (at) Wishaw
  33. Dryburgh Road (before) Wishaw
  34. Wishaw Old Parish Church (at) Wishaw
  35. Young Street (after) Wishaw
  36. Pather Street (opp) Wishaw
  37. Greenhead Road (at) Wishaw
  38. Creamery Road (before) Waterloo
  39. Burnhall Street (at) Waterloo
  40. Overtown Road (before) Waterloo
  41. Wishaw Road (at 223) Waterloo
  42. Gillhead (at) Bogside
  43. Wishaw Road (at 513) Bogside
  44. Hyndshaw Road (After) Bogside
  45. Law Hospital (At) Bogside
  46. Castlehill Road (At) Carluke
  47. Threave Court (opp) Carluke
  48. Castleknowe Gardens (Opp) Carluke
  49. Sandy Road (At) Carluke
  50. Station Road (Opp) Carluke
  51. Hamilton Street (Near) Carluke
  52. Shieldhill Road (Opp) Carluke
  53. Goremire Road (Near) Carluke
  54. Goremire Road (At) Carluke
  55. Scotts Country Style (At) Carluke
  56. Braidwood Road (Opp) Braidwood
  57. Beanshields Road (Opp) Braidwood
  58. Meadow Road (Near) Braidwood
  59. Cartland Road (At) Cartland
  60. Craig Cottage (Opp) Nemphlar
  61. Lockhart Drive (before) Lanark
  62. Mousebank Road (At) Lanark
  63. St Patricks Lane (Opp) Lanark
  64. Hunters Close (At) Lanark
  65. Woodstock Street (before) Lanark
  66. Bus Station (stance A) Lanark

Towns & areas on this route

WishawMotherwellCarlukeLanarkCraigneukNorth MotherwellBogsideBraidwoodWaterlooFlemingtonCartlandNemphlar

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 243 bus?

The first 243 departure on weekdays leaves at 04:49 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 243 bus?

The last 243 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:28. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 243 bus cost?

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — First Greater Glasgow sets the fares on the 243. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.

Who runs the 243 bus?

The 243 is operated by First Greater Glasgow.

Timetable data from First Greater Glasgow via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). First Greater Glasgow last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 2 October 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.