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

From Edinburgh to Strathaven by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Strathaven in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, take the 3C bus from Cathedral Street, Glasgow station to Wellbrae, Strathaven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3C3C
Walk to Strathaven
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cathedral Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090108
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3C3C
    Wait for bus
    3C
    Strathaven
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wellbrae, Strathaven
    ID 61501095
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Strathaven
    Walk to
    Strathaven
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Strathaven by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 256

To get from Edinburgh to Strathaven in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street 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 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 256256
Walk to Strathaven
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

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

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Strathaven, Scotland is approximately 121.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • Leith Street, Greenside

Public transport stations close to Strathaven, Scotland

Strathaven is located at Strathaven, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is St Patricks Church, Strathaven.

Bus stations close to Strathaven:

  • St Patricks Church, Strathaven
  • West Church, Strathaven
  • Bridge Street, Strathaven

Related Routes

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Strathaven by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 256

To get from Edinburgh to Strathaven in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street 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 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 256256
Walk to Strathaven
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Motherwell
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamilton Central
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    John Street, Hamilton
    ID 6150157
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 256256
    Wait for bus
    256
    East Kilbride
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wellbrae, Strathaven
    ID 61501095
    26 min
  • 10
    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 Edinburgh to Strathaven?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 3C.

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

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 256.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Strathaven?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Strathaven?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Glasgow Queen Street station near Strathaven in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Strathaven by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Strathaven in Scotland by train and bus is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Strathaven?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Strathaven?

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

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