How to get from East Kilbride to Alva by bus and train?

From East Kilbride to Alva by bus and train

To get from East Kilbride to Alva in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 18A bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to Buchanan Street, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 52 bus from Stance A, Stirling station to Lovers Loan, Alva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 18A18A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 5252
Walk to Alva
Leaves from Bus Station, East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501626
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 18A18A
    Wait for bus
    18A
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Street, Glasgow
    ID 609075
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    230 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Alloa
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stirling
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stance A, Stirling
    ID 66004000020
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Alloa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lovers Loan, Alva
    ID 66806710008
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alva
    Walk to
    Alva
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from East Kilbride to Alva by bus and train via 18, SCOTRAIL and 52

To get from East Kilbride to Alva in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 18 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to Buchanan Street, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 52 bus from Stance A, Stirling station to Lovers Loan, Alva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 5252
Walk to Alva
Leaves from Bus Station, East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501626
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Street, Glasgow
    ID 609075
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    230 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stirling
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stance A, Stirling
    ID 66004000020
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Alloa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lovers Loan, Alva
    ID 66806710008
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alva
    Walk to
    Alva
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Kilbride to Alva

The distance between East Kilbride, Scotland and Alva, Scotland is approximately 74.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Kilbride to Alva by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to East Kilbride

East Kilbride is located at East Kilbride, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, East Kilbride.

Train stations close to East Kilbride:

  • East Kilbride
  • Hairmyres

Bus stations close to East Kilbride:

  • Bus Station, East Kilbride
  • Caledonian Court, East Kilbride
  • Murray Roundabout, East Kilbride

Public transport stations close to Alva, Scotland

Alva is located at Alva, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Alva Parish Church, Alva.

Bus stations close to Alva:

  • Alva Parish Church, Alva
  • Copland Place, Alva
  • The Cross Keys, Alva

Related Routes

Alternative route from East Kilbride to Alva by bus and train via 18, SCOTRAIL and 52

To get from East Kilbride to Alva in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 18 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to Buchanan Street, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 52 bus from Stance A, Stirling station to Lovers Loan, Alva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 5252
Walk to Alva
Leaves from Bus Station, East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501626
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Street, Glasgow
    ID 609075
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    230 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stirling
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stance A, Stirling
    ID 66004000020
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Alloa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lovers Loan, Alva
    ID 66806710008
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alva
    Walk to
    Alva
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Alva?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 18A, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Kilbride to Alva?

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 18, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Alva in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Kilbride to Alva in Scotland?

    The 18A bus line goes from Bus Station, East Kilbride station near East Kilbride to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Glasgow station near Alva in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from East Kilbride to Alva in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between East Kilbride and Alva in Scotland by bus and train is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near East Kilbride to get to Alva in Scotland?

    Get on the 18A bus from the Bus Station, East Kilbride stop near East Kilbride in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between East Kilbride and Alva in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Glasgow stop, which is closest to Alva in Scotland.

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