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

From Lanark to Strathaven by bus and train

To get from Lanark to Strathaven in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Lanark station to Motherwell station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 256 bus from John Street, Hamilton station to Wellbrae, Strathaven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 256256
Walk to Strathaven
Leaves from Lanark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lanark
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Motherwell
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dalmuir
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamilton Central
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    John Street, Hamilton
    ID 6150157
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 256256
    Wait for bus
    256
    East Kilbride
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wellbrae, Strathaven
    ID 61501095
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Strathaven
    Walk to
    Strathaven
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lanark to Strathaven by bus

To get from Lanark to Strathaven in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 17 bus from Bus Station, Lanark station to Dave Barrie Avenue, Larkhall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 254 bus and finally take the 3C bus from Newfield Road, Stonehouse station to Wellbrae, Strathaven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Bus - 254254
Bus - 3C3C
Walk to Strathaven
Leaves from Bus Station, Lanark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Lanark
    ID 61501205
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Hamilton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dave Barrie Avenue, Larkhall
    ID 6150279
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summerlee Road, Larkhall
    ID 6150280
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 254254
    Wait for bus
    254
    Stonehouse
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newfield Road, Stonehouse
    ID 6150349
    16 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3C3C
    Wait for bus
    3C
    Strathaven
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wellbrae, Strathaven
    ID 61501095
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Strathaven
    Walk to
    Strathaven
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lanark to Strathaven

The distance between Lanark, Scotland and Strathaven, Scotland is approximately 46.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lanark 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 Lanark

Lanark is located at Lanark, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Wellhead Court, Lanark.

Train stations close to Lanark:

  • Lanark

Bus stations close to Lanark:

  • Wellhead Court, Lanark
  • Woodstock Street, Lanark
  • High Street, Lanark

Public transport stations close to Strathaven, Scotland

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

Bus stations close to Strathaven:

  • Brook Street, Strathaven
  • Station Road, Strathaven
  • Commercial Road, Strathaven

Related Routes

From Lanark to Strathaven by bus

To get from Lanark to Strathaven in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 17 bus from Bus Station, Lanark station to Dave Barrie Avenue, Larkhall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 254 bus and finally take the 3C bus from Newfield Road, Stonehouse station to Wellbrae, Strathaven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Bus - 254254
Bus - 3C3C
Walk to Strathaven
Leaves from Bus Station, Lanark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Lanark
    ID 61501205
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Hamilton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dave Barrie Avenue, Larkhall
    ID 6150279
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summerlee Road, Larkhall
    ID 6150280
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 254254
    Wait for bus
    254
    Stonehouse
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newfield Road, Stonehouse
    ID 6150349
    16 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3C3C
    Wait for bus
    3C
    Strathaven
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wellbrae, Strathaven
    ID 61501095
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Strathaven
    Walk to
    Strathaven
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 256.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line 254, Bus line 3C.

  • Is there a direct train between Lanark and Strathaven in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lanark to Strathaven in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Central station near Lanark to Motherwell station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Motherwell station near Strathaven in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Lanark and Strathaven in Scotland by train and bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lanark to get to Strathaven in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Central station near Lanark in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lanark and Strathaven in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Motherwell stop, which is closest to Strathaven in Scotland.

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