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

From Glasgow to Holytown by bus and train

To get from Glasgow to Holytown in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 267 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Central Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 242 bus from Windsor Road, Holytown station to Maxim Business Park, Eurocentral station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 267267
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 242242
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903736
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 267267
    Wait for bus
    267
    Hamilton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Station, Glasgow
    ID 609032
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Holytown
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Windsor Road, Holytown
    ID 61601933
    620 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 242242
    Wait for bus
    242
    Eurocentral
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Maxim Business Park, Eurocentral
    Ride to bus station
    Maxim Business Park, Eurocentral
    ID 61601820
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Glasgow to Holytown by bus and train via 255, SCOTRAIL and 242

To get from Glasgow to Holytown in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 255 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Drury Street, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 242 bus from Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell station to Maxim Business Park, Eurocentral station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 255255
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 242242
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903737
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Hamilton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Drury Street, Glasgow
    ID 609029
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Lanark
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Motherwell
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell
    ID 6160642
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 242242
    Wait for bus
    242
    Eurocentral
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Maxim Business Park, Eurocentral
    Ride to bus station
    Maxim Business Park, Eurocentral
    ID 61601820
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow to Holytown

The distance between Glasgow, Scotland and Holytown, Scotland is approximately 27.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow 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 Glasgow

Glasgow is located at Glasgow, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow:

  • Glasgow Queen Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow:

  • Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

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:

  • Coatbridge Sunnyside
  • Coatdyke
  • Airdrie

Bus stations close to Holytown:

  • Maxim Business Park, Eurocentral
  • Mcneil Drive, Newhouse
  • Townhead Avenue, Newhouse

Related Routes

Alternative route from Glasgow to Holytown by bus and train via 255, SCOTRAIL and 242

To get from Glasgow to Holytown in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 255 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Drury Street, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 242 bus from Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell station to Maxim Business Park, Eurocentral station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 255255
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 242242
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903737
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Hamilton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Drury Street, Glasgow
    ID 609029
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Lanark
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Motherwell
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell
    ID 6160642
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 242242
    Wait for bus
    242
    Eurocentral
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Maxim Business Park, Eurocentral
    Ride to bus station
    Maxim Business Park, Eurocentral
    ID 61601820
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 267, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 242.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 255, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 242.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Holytown in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glasgow to Holytown in Scotland?

    The 267 bus line goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station near Glasgow to Hamilton station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Hamilton station near Holytown in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Glasgow and Holytown in Scotland by bus and train is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Glasgow to get to Holytown in Scotland?

    Get on the 267 bus from the Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow stop near Glasgow in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glasgow and Holytown in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Hamilton stop, which is closest to Holytown in Scotland.

  • When is the last train from Glasgow to Holytown in Scotland?

    The last train from Glasgow to Holytown in Scotland is the ScotRail line. It leaves the Glasgow Central station at 23:06.