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

From Sandbank to Portlethen by bus and train

To get from Sandbank to Portlethen in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 486 bus from Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank station to Road End Junction, Cairndow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 976 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Portlethen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 12 min.

552min
Bus - 486486
Bus - 976976
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Portlethen
Leaves from Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sandbank
  • 2
    Bus - 486486
    Wait for bus
    486
    Inveraray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Road End Junction, Cairndow
    ID 60709649
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Road End Junction, Cairndow
    ID 60709458
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903770
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    550 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portlethen
    159 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portlethen
    Walk to
    Portlethen
    1.59 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sandbank to Portlethen by bus and train via 486, 926 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Sandbank to Portlethen in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 486 bus from Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank station to Road End Junction, Cairndow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 926 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Portlethen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 12 min.

552min
Bus - 486486
Bus - 926926
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Portlethen
Leaves from Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sandbank
  • 2
    Bus - 486486
    Wait for bus
    486
    Inveraray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Road End Junction, Cairndow
    ID 60709649
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Road End Junction, Cairndow
    ID 60709458
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 926926
    Wait for bus
    926
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903771
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    550 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portlethen
    159 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portlethen
    Walk to
    Portlethen
    1.59 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sandbank to Portlethen

The distance between Sandbank, Scotland and Portlethen, Scotland is approximately 351.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 552 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sandbank to Portlethen 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 Sandbank

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 Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal, Hunters Quay

Public transport stations close to Portlethen, Scotland

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

Bus stations close to Portlethen:

  • Bourtreebush, Portlethen
  • Whinpark Circle, Portlethen
  • New Bourtreebush, Portlethen

Related Routes

Alternative route from Sandbank to Portlethen by bus and train via 486, 926 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Sandbank to Portlethen in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 486 bus from Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank station to Road End Junction, Cairndow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 926 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Portlethen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 12 min.

552min
Bus - 486486
Bus - 926926
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Portlethen
Leaves from Mckinlays Quay, Sandbank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sandbank
  • 2
    Bus - 486486
    Wait for bus
    486
    Inveraray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Road End Junction, Cairndow
    ID 60709649
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Road End Junction, Cairndow
    ID 60709458
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 926926
    Wait for bus
    926
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903771
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    550 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portlethen
    159 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portlethen
    Walk to
    Portlethen
    1.59 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 552 minutes, using Bus line 486, Bus line 976, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sandbank to Portlethen?

    The alternative route takes 552 minutes, using Bus line 486, Bus line 926, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 9 hr 12 min.

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

    The 486 bus line goes from Inveraray station near Sandbank to Road End Junction, Cairndow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Road End Junction, Cairndow station near Portlethen in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Sandbank and Portlethen in Scotland by bus and train is about 9 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the 486 bus from the Inveraray stop near Sandbank in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Road End Junction, Cairndow station, which is closest to Portlethen in Scotland.