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Trip Overview

The average bus between Motherwell and Plains takes 1h 5m and the fastest bus takes 45 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Motherwell to Plains. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 5m
Duration
13 mi
Distance
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 216 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Easton Place to Livingston Drivebus bus 216
1h 19m

Motherwell to Plains bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Motherwell and Plains. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 3:52 PM which arrives into Plains at 4:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Whifflet and take an average of 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    JMB TravelMcNairn Coaches58 min • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowMcNairn Coaches1h 7m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowMcNairn Coaches1h 7m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowMcNairn Coaches1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    JMB TravelMcNairn Coaches45 min • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowMcNairn Coaches1h 12m • 1 change

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    JMB TravelMcNairn Coaches58 min • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowMcNairn Coaches1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    JMB TravelMcNairn Coaches52 min • 1 change

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    JMB TravelMcNairn Coaches52 min • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowMcNairn Coaches1h 7m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowMcNairn Coaches1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    JMB TravelMcNairn Coaches45 min • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowMcNairn Coaches1h 12m • 1 change

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    JMB TravelMcNairn Coaches58 min • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowMcNairn Coaches1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    JMB TravelMcNairn Coaches45 min • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowMcNairn Coaches1h 12m • 1 change

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    JMB TravelMcNairn Coaches58 min • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowMcNairn Coaches1h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Motherwell to Plains? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Motherwell to Plains.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 13.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Plains, Scotland?

McNairn Coaches operates a bus from Easton Place to Livingston Drive hourly, and the journey takes 30 min.

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