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How to get from Alford to Strathaven by bus and train?

From Alford to Strathaven by bus and train

To get from Alford to Strathaven in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 218 bus from Kingsford Road, Alford station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 3C bus from Cathedral Street, Glasgow station to Wellbrae, Strathaven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 11 min.

371min
Bus - 218218
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3C3C
Leaves from Kingsford Road, Alford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alford
  • 2
    Bus - 218218
    Wait for bus
    218
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070061
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    158 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cathedral Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090108
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3C3C
    Wait for bus
    3C
    Strathaven
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Wellbrae, Strathaven
    Ride to bus station
    Wellbrae, Strathaven
    ID 61501095
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alford to Strathaven by bus and train via X20, SCOTRAIL and 3C

To get from Alford to Strathaven in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X20 bus from Kingsford Road, Alford station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 3C bus from Cathedral Street, Glasgow station to Wellbrae, Strathaven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 41 min.

461min
Bus - X20X20
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3C3C
Leaves from Kingsford Road, Alford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alford
  • 2
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070071
    92 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    158 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cathedral Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090108
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3C3C
    Wait for bus
    3C
    Strathaven
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Wellbrae, Strathaven
    Ride to bus station
    Wellbrae, Strathaven
    ID 61501095
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alford to Strathaven

The distance between Alford, Scotland and Strathaven, Scotland is approximately 335.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 371 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alford to Strathaven 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 Alford

Alford is located at Alford, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Kingsford Road, Alford.

Bus stations close to Alford:

  • Kingsford Road, Alford
  • Bank Brae, Alford
  • Stewart Road, Alford

Public transport stations close to Strathaven, Scotland

Strathaven is located at Strathaven, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Todshill Street, Strathaven.

Bus stations close to Strathaven:

  • Todshill Street, Strathaven
  • Wellbrae, Strathaven
  • Station Road, Strathaven

Alternative route from Alford to Strathaven by bus and train via X20, SCOTRAIL and 3C

To get from Alford to Strathaven in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X20 bus from Kingsford Road, Alford station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 3C bus from Cathedral Street, Glasgow station to Wellbrae, Strathaven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 41 min.

461min
Bus - X20X20
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3C3C
Leaves from Kingsford Road, Alford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alford
  • 2
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070071
    92 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    158 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cathedral Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090108
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3C3C
    Wait for bus
    3C
    Strathaven
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Wellbrae, Strathaven
    Ride to bus station
    Wellbrae, Strathaven
    ID 61501095
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alford to Strathaven?

    The fastest way takes 371 minutes, using Bus line 218, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 3C.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alford to Strathaven?

    The alternative route takes 461 minutes, using Bus line X20, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 3C.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alford and Strathaven in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alford to Strathaven in Scotland?

    The 218 bus line goes from Aberdeen station near Alford to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station near Strathaven in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Alford and Strathaven in Scotland by bus and train is about 6 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alford to get to Strathaven in Scotland?

    Get on the 218 bus from the Aberdeen stop near Alford in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alford and Strathaven in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen stop, which is closest to Strathaven in Scotland.