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How to get from Maybole to Alva by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Maybole to Alva in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Maybole station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M8 bus and finally take the 52 bus from Bus Station, Stirling station to Lovers Loan, Alva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 25 min.

205min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - M8M8
Bus - 5252
Walk to Alva
Leaves from Maybole

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Maybole
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    84 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903767
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - M8M8
    Wait for bus
    M8
    Dundee City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Stirling
    ID 66004999103
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Stirling
    ID 66004999108
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Alloa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lovers Loan, Alva
    ID 66806710008
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alva
    Walk to
    Alva
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 52

To get from Maybole to Alva in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Maybole station to Glasgow Central 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 3 hr 25 min.

205min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 5252
Walk to Alva
Leaves from Maybole

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Maybole
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    84 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stirling
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stance A, Stirling
    ID 66004000020
    470 yd • 6 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
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Maybole to Alva

The distance between Maybole, Scotland and Alva, Scotland is approximately 82.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 205 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Maybole 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 Maybole

Maybole is located at Maybole, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Maybole.

Bus stations close to Maybole:

  • Maybole
  • Cargill Road, Maybole
  • Culzean Road, Maybole

Public transport stations close to Alva, Scotland

Alva is located at Alva, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is The Cross Keys, Alva.

Bus stations close to Alva:

  • The Cross Keys, Alva
  • Johnstone Arms Hotel, Alva
  • Copland Place, Alva

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 52

To get from Maybole to Alva in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Maybole station to Glasgow Central 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 3 hr 25 min.

205min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 5252
Walk to Alva
Leaves from Maybole

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Maybole
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    84 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stirling
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stance A, Stirling
    ID 66004000020
    470 yd • 6 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
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Maybole to Alva?

    The fastest way takes 205 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line M8, Bus line 52.

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

    The alternative route takes 205 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct train between Maybole and Alva in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Maybole to Alva in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Central station near Maybole to Glasgow Central station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Glasgow Central station near Alva in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Maybole and Alva in Scotland by train and bus is about 3 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Maybole to get to Alva in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Central station near Maybole in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Maybole and Alva in Scotland?

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

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