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How to get from Alexandria to Holytown by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Alexandria to Holytown in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Balloch station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the AIR bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Maxim Business Park, Eurocentral station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 500500
Bus - AIRAIR
Leaves from Balloch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balloch
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Motherwell
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Lane, Glasgow
    ID 6090190
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903762
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903764
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - AIRAIR
    Wait for bus
    AIR
    Edinburgh Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Maxim Business Park, Eurocentral
    Ride to bus station
    Maxim Business Park, Eurocentral
    ID 61601820
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, X76 and AIR

To get from Alexandria to Holytown in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Balloch station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X76 bus and finally take the AIR bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Maxim Business Park, Eurocentral station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X76X76
Bus - AIRAIR
Leaves from Balloch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balloch
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Motherwell
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Lane, Glasgow
    ID 6090190
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X76X76
    Wait for bus
    X76
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903721
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903764
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - AIRAIR
    Wait for bus
    AIR
    Edinburgh Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Maxim Business Park, Eurocentral
    Ride to bus station
    Maxim Business Park, Eurocentral
    ID 61601820
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alexandria to Holytown

The distance between Alexandria, Scotland and Holytown, Scotland is approximately 30.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Holytown 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 Alexandria

Alexandria is located at Alexandria, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Main Street, Haldane.

Bus stations close to Alexandria:

  • Main Street, Haldane
  • Gallacher Crescent, Balloch
  • Lawrence Drive, Balloch

Public transport stations close to Holytown, Scotland

Holytown is located at Holytown, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Maxim Business Park, Eurocentral.

Train stations close to Holytown:

  • Airdrie
  • Coatdyke
  • Drumgelloch

Bus stations close to Holytown:

  • Maxim Business Park, Eurocentral
  • Coddington Crescent, Newhouse
  • Townhead Avenue, Newhouse

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, X76 and AIR

To get from Alexandria to Holytown in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Balloch station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X76 bus and finally take the AIR bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Maxim Business Park, Eurocentral station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X76X76
Bus - AIRAIR
Leaves from Balloch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balloch
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Motherwell
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Lane, Glasgow
    ID 6090190
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X76X76
    Wait for bus
    X76
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903721
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903764
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - AIRAIR
    Wait for bus
    AIR
    Edinburgh Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Maxim Business Park, Eurocentral
    Ride to bus station
    Maxim Business Park, Eurocentral
    ID 61601820
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alexandria to Holytown?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 500, Bus line AIR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alexandria to Holytown?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X76, Bus line AIR.

  • Is there a direct train between Alexandria and Holytown in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Alexandria to Holytown in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Balloch station near Alexandria to Motherwell station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Motherwell station near Holytown in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Alexandria and Holytown in Scotland by train and bus is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Alexandria to get to Holytown in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Balloch station near Alexandria in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Alexandria and Holytown in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Motherwell stop, which is closest to Holytown in Scotland.

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