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How to get from Alford to Carstairs by bus and train?
From Alford to Carstairs by bus and train
To get from Alford to Carstairs in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 218 bus from Kingsford Road, Alford station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Haymarket station to Carstairs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 360 min.
360min
218
Leaves from Kingsford Road, Alford
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationAlford - 2218Wait for bus218Aberdeen
- 3
Ride to bus stationUnion Square Bus Station, AberdeenID 63907006177 min - 4Walk to train stationAberdeen100 m • 2 min
- 5LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYWait for trainLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLondon Kings Cross
- 6Ride to train stationHaymarket147 min
- 7SCOTRAILWait for trainSCOTRAILGlasgow Central
- 8Ride to train stationCarstairs36 min
- 9Walk toCarstairs1.52 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Alford to Carstairs by bus and train via 218, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL
To get from Alford to Carstairs in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 218 bus from Kingsford Road, Alford station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Carstairs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 2 min.
362min
218Leaves from Kingsford Road, Alford
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationAlford
- 2218Wait for bus218Aberdeen
- 3Ride to bus stationUnion Square Bus Station, AberdeenID 63907006177 min
- 4Walk to train stationAberdeen100 m • 2 min
- 5SCOTRAILWait for trainSCOTRAILGlasgow Queen Street
- 6Ride to train stationGlasgow Queen Street163 min
- 7Walk to train stationGlasgow Central470 m • 7 min
- 8SCOTRAILWait for trainSCOTRAILCarstairs
- 9Ride to train stationCarstairs51 min
- 10Walk toCarstairs1.52 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Alford to Carstairs
The distance between Alford, Scotland and Carstairs, Scotland is approximately 300 km, which can typically be travelled in 360 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alford to Carstairs 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 Alford
Alford is located at Alford, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Kingsford Road, Alford.
Bus stations close to Alford:
- Kingsford Road, Alford
- Bank Brae, Alford
- Stewart Road, Alford
Public transport stations close to Carstairs, Scotland
Carstairs is located at Carstairs, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Rosemount Crescent, Carstairs.
Train stations close to Carstairs:
- Carstairs
Bus stations close to Carstairs:
- Rosemount Crescent, Carstairs
- West View, Carstairs
- Lanark Road, Carstairs
Related Routes
- Pittenweem to Carstairs
- Alford to Aboyne
- Alford to Coupar Angus
- Alford to Milton Of Campsie
- Alford to New Cumnock
- Alford to Whitehills
- Allanton to Gifford
- Alloa to Alva
- Alloa to Blairgowrie
- Alloa to Bridgend
- Alloa to Broxburn
- Alloa to Burntisland
- Alloa to Callander
- Alloa to Cumbernauld
- Alloa to Dollar
- Alloa to Dumfries And Galloway
- Alloa to Dunfermline
- Alloa to Kilsyth
- Alloa to Kilwinning
- Alloa to Kirkcaldy And Dysart
Alternative route from Alford to Carstairs by bus and train via 218, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL
To get from Alford to Carstairs in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 218 bus from Kingsford Road, Alford station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Carstairs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 2 min.
362min
218Leaves from Kingsford Road, Alford
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationAlford
- 2218Wait for bus218Aberdeen
- 3Ride to bus stationUnion Square Bus Station, AberdeenID 63907006177 min
- 4Walk to train stationAberdeen100 m • 2 min
- 5SCOTRAILWait for trainSCOTRAILGlasgow Queen Street
- 6Ride to train stationGlasgow Queen Street163 min
- 7Walk to train stationGlasgow Central470 m • 7 min
- 8SCOTRAILWait for trainSCOTRAILCarstairs
- 9Ride to train stationCarstairs51 min
- 10Walk toCarstairs1.52 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Alford to Carstairs?
The fastest way takes 360 minutes, using Bus line 218, Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SCOTRAIL.
What is the alternative route to get from Alford to Carstairs?
The alternative route takes 362 minutes, using Bus line 218, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.
Is there a direct bus between Alford and Carstairs in Scotland?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 360 min.
Which bus line goes from Alford to Carstairs in Scotland?
The 218 bus line goes from Aberdeen station near Alford to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station near Carstairs in Scotland
How long does it take to travel from Alford to Carstairs in Scotland by bus and train?
The total travel time between Alford and Carstairs in Scotland by bus and train is about 360 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Alford to get to Carstairs in Scotland?
Get on the 218 bus from the Aberdeen stop near Alford in Scotland.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alford and Carstairs in Scotland?
Get off the bus at the Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station, which is closest to Carstairs in Scotland.