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How to get from Tarves to Carstairs by bus and train?

From Tarves to Carstairs by bus and train

To get from Tarves to Carstairs in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 291 bus from The Square, Tarves 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 5 hr 49 min.

349min
Bus - 291291
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Carstairs
Leaves from The Square, Tarves

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tarves
  • 2
    Bus - 291291
    Wait for bus
    291
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070071
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    147 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carstairs
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carstairs
    Walk to
    Carstairs
    0.94 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Tarves to Carstairs by bus and train via 290, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Tarves to Carstairs in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 290 bus from The Square, Tarves 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 Haymarket station to Carstairs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 49 min.

409min
Bus - 290290
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Carstairs
Leaves from The Square, Tarves

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tarves
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070071
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    134 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carstairs
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carstairs
    Walk to
    Carstairs
    0.94 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Tarves to Carstairs

The distance between Tarves, Scotland and Carstairs, Scotland is approximately 177.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 349 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tarves 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 Tarves

Tarves is located at Tarves, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is The Square, Tarves.

Bus stations close to Tarves:

  • The Square, Tarves
  • School, Tarves
  • Manse Walk, Tarves

Public transport stations close to Carstairs, Scotland

Carstairs is located at Carstairs, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is East End Terrace, Carstairs.

Train stations close to Carstairs:

  • Carstairs

Bus stations close to Carstairs:

  • East End Terrace, Carstairs
  • Lanark Road, Carstairs
  • West View, Carstairs

Alternative route from Tarves to Carstairs by bus and train via 290, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Tarves to Carstairs in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 290 bus from The Square, Tarves 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 Haymarket station to Carstairs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 49 min.

409min
Bus - 290290
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Carstairs
Leaves from The Square, Tarves

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tarves
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070071
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    134 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carstairs
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carstairs
    Walk to
    Carstairs
    0.94 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tarves to Carstairs?

    The fastest way takes 349 minutes, using Bus line 291, Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tarves to Carstairs?

    The alternative route takes 409 minutes, using Bus line 290, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tarves and Carstairs in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tarves to Carstairs in Scotland?

    The 291 bus line goes from Aberdeen station near Tarves 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 Tarves to Carstairs in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Tarves and Carstairs in Scotland by bus and train is about 5 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Tarves to get to Carstairs in Scotland?

    Get on the 291 bus from the Aberdeen stop near Tarves in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Tarves and Carstairs in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station, which is closest to Carstairs in Scotland.

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