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, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X1 bus and finally take the 13 bus from John Street, Hamilton station to Wellbrae, Strathaven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Strathaven on the Moovit app.

142min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X1X1
Bus - 1313
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
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomas Graham Building, Glasgow
    ID 6090121
    340 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Udston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    John Street, Hamilton
    ID 6150157
    21 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    West Mains
  • 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

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Strathaven by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, 21 and 13

To get from Edinburgh to Strathaven in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the 13 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to Wellbrae, Strathaven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Strathaven on the Moovit app.

171min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 2121
Bus - 1313
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
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garth Street, Glasgow
    ID 609065
    440 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    East Kilbride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501012
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501016
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Hamilton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wellbrae, Strathaven
    ID 61501095
    24 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 120.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 142 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Edinburgh to Strathaven

To check the bus and train schedule from Edinburgh to Strathaven using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh) and destination (Strathaven), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Strathaven by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, 21 and 13

To get from Edinburgh to Strathaven in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the 13 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to Wellbrae, Strathaven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Strathaven on the Moovit app.

171min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 2121
Bus - 1313
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
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garth Street, Glasgow
    ID 609065
    440 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    East Kilbride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501012
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501016
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Hamilton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wellbrae, Strathaven
    ID 61501095
    24 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 142 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X1, Bus line 13.

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

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 21, Bus line 13.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Strathaven?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 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 2 bus lines 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 2 hr 22 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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