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How to get from Glasgow Science Centre to Newton Mearns by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Glasgow Science Centre to Newton Mearns in Scotland, take the 23 bus from Festival Park, Govan station to Central Station, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Whitecraigs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Festival Park, Govan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Festival Park, Govan
    ID 60904034
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Station, Glasgow
    ID 60908
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Neilston
  • 6
    Ride to train station Whitecraigs
    Ride to train station
    Whitecraigs
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Glasgow Science Centre to Newton Mearns in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 23 bus from Festival Park, Govan station to Midland Street, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 bus and finally take the 38B bus from Torrisdale Street, Shawlands station to Rouken Glen Garden Centre, Rouken Glen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Bus - 33
Bus - 38B38B
Walk to Newton Mearns
Leaves from Festival Park, Govan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Festival Park, Govan
    ID 60904034
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midland Street, Glasgow
    ID 60901
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Street, Glasgow
    ID 609036
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Govan Bus Interchange
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Torrisdale Street, Shawlands
    ID 60902643
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 38B38B
    Wait for bus
    38B
    Thornliebank
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rouken Glen Garden Centre, Rouken Glen
    ID 6120117
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Newton Mearns
    Walk to
    Newton Mearns
    0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow Science Centre to Newton Mearns

The distance between Glasgow Science Centre, Scotland and Newton Mearns, Scotland is approximately 8.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow Science Centre to Newton Mearns 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 Science Centre

Glasgow Science Centre is located at Pacific Quay, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Stag Street, Govan.

Bus stations close to Glasgow Science Centre:

  • Stag Street, Govan
  • Festival Park, Govan
  • Briton Street, Govan

Public transport stations close to Newton Mearns, Scotland

Newton Mearns is located at Newton Mearns, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Fenwick Place, Giffnock.

Train stations close to Newton Mearns:

  • Langside
  • Pollokshaws East
  • Shawlands

Bus stations close to Newton Mearns:

  • Fenwick Place, Giffnock
  • The Broom Estate, Whitecraigs
  • Netherton Court, Whitecraigs

By bus

To get from Glasgow Science Centre to Newton Mearns in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 23 bus from Festival Park, Govan station to Midland Street, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 bus and finally take the 38B bus from Torrisdale Street, Shawlands station to Rouken Glen Garden Centre, Rouken Glen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Bus - 33
Bus - 38B38B
Walk to Newton Mearns
Leaves from Festival Park, Govan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Festival Park, Govan
    ID 60904034
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midland Street, Glasgow
    ID 60901
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Street, Glasgow
    ID 609036
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Govan Bus Interchange
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Torrisdale Street, Shawlands
    ID 60902643
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 38B38B
    Wait for bus
    38B
    Thornliebank
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rouken Glen Garden Centre, Rouken Glen
    ID 6120117
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Newton Mearns
    Walk to
    Newton Mearns
    0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow Science Centre to Newton Mearns?

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 23, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glasgow Science Centre to Newton Mearns?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 23, Bus line 3, Bus line 38B.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glasgow Science Centre and Newton Mearns?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glasgow Science Centre to Newton Mearns?

    The 23 bus line goes from Festival Park, Govan station near Glasgow Science Centre in Glasgow to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Glasgow station near Newton Mearns in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glasgow Science Centre to Newton Mearns by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Glasgow Science Centre in Glasgow and Newton Mearns in Scotland by bus and train is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Glasgow Science Centre to get to Newton Mearns?

    Get on the 23 bus from the Festival Park, Govan stop near Glasgow Science Centre in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glasgow Science Centre and Newton Mearns?

    Get off the bus at the Glasgow station, which is closest to Newton Mearns in Scotland.

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