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How to get from Strathaven to Edinburgh by bus and train?

From Strathaven to Edinburgh by bus and train

To get from Strathaven to Edinburgh in Edinburgh, take the 3C bus from Wellbrae, Strathaven station to Cathedral Street, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Bus - 3C3C
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Wellbrae, Strathaven

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Strathaven
  • 2
    Bus - 3C3C
    Wait for bus
    3C
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cathedral Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090108
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Strathaven to Edinburgh by bus and train via 256, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Strathaven to Edinburgh in Edinburgh, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 256 bus from Wellbrae, Strathaven station to Gateside Street, Hamilton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Bus - 256256
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Wellbrae, Strathaven

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Strathaven
  • 2
    Bus - 256256
    Wait for bus
    256
    Hamilton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gateside Street, Hamilton
    ID 61501446
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hamilton Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dalmuir
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    470 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 9
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Strathaven to Edinburgh

The distance between Strathaven, Edinburgh and Edinburgh, Edinburgh is approximately 120.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Strathaven to Edinburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Edinburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Strathaven

Strathaven is located at Strathaven, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is Todshill Street, Strathaven.

Bus stations close to Strathaven:

  • Todshill Street, Strathaven
  • Lethame Road, Strathaven
  • Common Green, Strathaven

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • Museum Of Childhood, Canongate

Alternative route from Strathaven to Edinburgh by bus and train via 256, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Strathaven to Edinburgh in Edinburgh, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 256 bus from Wellbrae, Strathaven station to Gateside Street, Hamilton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Bus - 256256
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Wellbrae, Strathaven

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Strathaven
  • 2
    Bus - 256256
    Wait for bus
    256
    Hamilton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gateside Street, Hamilton
    ID 61501446
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hamilton Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dalmuir
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    470 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 9
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Strathaven to Edinburgh?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 3C, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Strathaven to Edinburgh?

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 256, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Strathaven and Edinburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Strathaven to Edinburgh?

    The 3C bus line goes from Glasgow station near Strathaven in Scotland to Cathedral Street, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Cathedral Street, Glasgow station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • How long does it take to travel from Strathaven to Edinburgh by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Strathaven in Scotland and Edinburgh in Edinburgh by bus and train is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Strathaven to get to Edinburgh?

    Get on the 3C bus from the Glasgow stop near Strathaven in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Strathaven and Edinburgh?

    Get off the bus at the Cathedral Street, Glasgow station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Edinburgh.