How to get from Glasgow City to Alva by bus and train?

From Glasgow City to Alva by bus and train

To get from Glasgow City to Alva in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 75 bus from Carmunnock By-Pass, Castlemilk station to West Regent Lane, 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 22 min.

142min
Bus - 7575
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 5252
Walk to Alva
Leaves from Carmunnock By-Pass, Castlemilk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glasgow City
  • 2
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Milton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Regent Lane, Glasgow
    ID 609012
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    410 m • 6 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 Glasgow City to Alva by bus and train via 5, SCOTRAIL and 52

To get from Glasgow City to Alva in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 5 bus from Birgidale Road, Castlemilk station to Osborne 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 43 min.

163min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 5252
Walk to Alva
Leaves from Birgidale Road, Castlemilk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Birgidale Road, Castlemilk
    ID 60902373
    810 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Osborne Street, Glasgow
    ID 60904006
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    760 m • 10 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 Glasgow City to Alva

The distance between Glasgow City, Scotland and Alva, Scotland is approximately 73.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow City 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 Glasgow City

Glasgow City is located at Glasgow City, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Carmunnock By-Pass, Castlemilk.

Train stations close to Glasgow City:

  • Kings Park
  • Muirend
  • Williamwood

Bus stations close to Glasgow City:

  • Carmunnock By-Pass, Castlemilk
  • Holmbyre Road, Castlemilk
  • Ardencraig Crescent, Castlemilk

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

Alternative route from Glasgow City to Alva by bus and train via 5, SCOTRAIL and 52

To get from Glasgow City to Alva in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 5 bus from Birgidale Road, Castlemilk station to Osborne 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 43 min.

163min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 5252
Walk to Alva
Leaves from Birgidale Road, Castlemilk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Birgidale Road, Castlemilk
    ID 60902373
    810 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Osborne Street, Glasgow
    ID 60904006
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    760 m • 10 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 Glasgow City to Alva?

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 75, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 52.

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

    The alternative route takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 5, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glasgow City 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 22 min.

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

    The 75 bus line goes from Milton station near Glasgow City to West Regent Lane, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till West Regent Lane, Glasgow station near Alva in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Glasgow City and Alva in Scotland by bus and train is about 2 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the 75 bus from the Milton stop near Glasgow City in Scotland.

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

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

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