How to get from Portlethen to Sandbank by bus and train?

From Portlethen to Sandbank by bus and train

To get from Portlethen to Sandbank in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Portlethen station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 976 bus and finally take the 486 bus from Road End Junction, Cairndow station to Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 14 min.

374min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 976976
Bus - 486486
Leaves from Portlethen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Portlethen
    1.59 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    147 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903770
    550 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Oban
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Road End Junction, Cairndow
    ID 60709649
    91 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Road End Junction, Cairndow
    ID 60709458
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 486486
    Wait for bus
    486
    Dunoon
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank
    Ride to bus station
    Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank
    ID 60707225
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Portlethen to Sandbank

The distance between Portlethen, Scotland and Sandbank, Scotland is approximately 353.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 374 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portlethen to Sandbank 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 Portlethen

Portlethen is located at Portlethen, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bourtreebush, Portlethen.

Bus stations close to Portlethen:

  • Bourtreebush, Portlethen
  • Berrymuir Road, Portlethen
  • New Bourtreebush, Portlethen

Public transport stations close to Sandbank, Scotland

Sandbank is located at Sandbank, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank.

Bus stations close to Sandbank:

  • Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank
  • Woodbank, Sandbank
  • Oakbank Hotel, Sandbank

Ferry stations close to Sandbank:

  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon
  • Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal, Hunters Quay

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Portlethen to Sandbank?

    The fastest way takes 374 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 976, Bus line 486.

  • Is there a direct train between Portlethen and Sandbank in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Portlethen to Sandbank in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Portlethen station near Portlethen to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Glasgow Queen Street station near Sandbank in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Portlethen and Sandbank in Scotland by train and bus is about 6 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Portlethen to get to Sandbank in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Portlethen station near Portlethen in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Portlethen and Sandbank in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street stop, which is closest to Sandbank in Scotland.

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