How to get from Glasgow to Alva by bus?

From Glasgow to Alva by bus

To get from Glasgow to Alva in Scotland, take the M8 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Bus Station, Stirling station. Next, take the 52 bus from Bus Station, Stirling station to Lovers Loan, Alva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M8M8
Bus - 5252
Walk to Alva
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903767
    230 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - M8M8
    Wait for bus
    M8
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Stirling
    ID 66004999103
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Stirling
    ID 66004999108
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Alloa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lovers Loan, Alva
    ID 66806710008
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alva
    Walk to
    Alva
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Glasgow to Alva by bus and train

To get from Glasgow to Alva in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Stirling station. Next, take the 52 bus from Bus Station, Stirling station to Lovers Loan, Alva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 5252
Walk to Alva
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stirling
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Stirling
    ID 66004999108
    430 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Alloa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lovers Loan, Alva
    ID 66806710008
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alva
    Walk to
    Alva
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow to Alva

The distance between Glasgow, Scotland and Alva, Scotland is approximately 53.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow to Alva by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Glasgow

Glasgow is located at Glasgow, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow:

  • Argyle Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow:

  • Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Public transport stations close to Alva, Scotland

Alva is located at Alva, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Dickies Wells, Alva.

Bus stations close to Alva:

  • Dickies Wells, Alva
  • Lovers Loan, Alva
  • North Street, Alva

Related Routes

From Glasgow to Alva by bus and train

To get from Glasgow to Alva in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Stirling station. Next, take the 52 bus from Bus Station, Stirling station to Lovers Loan, Alva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 5252
Walk to Alva
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stirling
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Stirling
    ID 66004999108
    430 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Alloa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lovers Loan, Alva
    ID 66806710008
    25 min
  • 7
    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 Glasgow to Alva?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line M8, Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glasgow to Alva?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 52.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glasgow to Alva in Scotland?

    The M8 bus line goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station near Glasgow to Dundee City Centre station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dundee City Centre station near Alva in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Glasgow to Alva in Scotland by bus?

    The total travel time between Glasgow and Alva in Scotland by bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the M8 bus from the Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow stop near Glasgow in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Dundee City Centre stop, which is closest to Alva in Scotland.