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How to get from Alva to East Kilbride by bus and train?

From Alva to East Kilbride by bus and train

To get from Alva to East Kilbride in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 52 bus from Dickies Wells, Alva station to Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 18 bus from Gallery Of Modern Art, Glasgow station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Bus - 5252
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1818
Leaves from Dickies Wells, Alva

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alva
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Stirling
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling
    ID 66004000025
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stirling
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gallery Of Modern Art, Glasgow
    ID 609067
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Greenhills
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, East Kilbride
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501013
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alva to East Kilbride by bus and train via 52, SCOTRAIL and 6

To get from Alva to East Kilbride in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 52 bus from Dickies Wells, Alva station to Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 6 bus from St Vincent Street, Glasgow station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Bus - 5252
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 66
Leaves from Dickies Wells, Alva

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alva
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Stirling
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling
    ID 66004000025
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stirling
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Vincent Street, Glasgow
    ID 609028
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Calderwood
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, East Kilbride
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501624
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alva to East Kilbride

The distance between Alva, Scotland and East Kilbride, Scotland is approximately 46.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alva to East Kilbride 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 Alva

Alva is located at Alva, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Lovers Loan, Alva.

Bus stations close to Alva:

  • Lovers Loan, Alva
  • North Street, Alva
  • Johnstone Arms Hotel, Alva

Public transport stations close to East Kilbride, Scotland

East Kilbride is located at East Kilbride, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, East Kilbride.

Bus stations close to East Kilbride:

  • Bus Station, East Kilbride
  • Murray Roundabout, East Kilbride
  • Caledonian Court, East Kilbride

Alternative route from Alva to East Kilbride by bus and train via 52, SCOTRAIL and 6

To get from Alva to East Kilbride in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 52 bus from Dickies Wells, Alva station to Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 6 bus from St Vincent Street, Glasgow station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Bus - 5252
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 66
Leaves from Dickies Wells, Alva

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alva
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Stirling
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling
    ID 66004000025
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stirling
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Vincent Street, Glasgow
    ID 609028
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Calderwood
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, East Kilbride
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501624
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alva to East Kilbride?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 18.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alva to East Kilbride?

    The alternative route takes 155 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 6.

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

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

  • Which bus line goes from Alva to East Kilbride in Scotland?

    The 52 bus line goes from Stirling station near Alva to Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling station near East Kilbride in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Alva and East Kilbride in Scotland by bus and train is about 2 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 52 bus from the Stirling stop near Alva in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling stop, which is closest to East Kilbride in Scotland.

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