Bus from East Kilbride (South Lanarkshire) to Strathaven
3 direct routes · 20–59 min · first bus 05:56, last bus 22:28 (weekdays).
Next buses to Strathaven as of 11:13
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in East Kilbride, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | Whitelaw Coaches | ~59 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:13 | 16:13 | St Brides Church (Opp) | Wellbrae (after) | Hamilton, Ferniegair, Larkhall, Canderside Toll & Stonehouse |
| 256 | Whitelaw Coaches | ~28 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:59 | 17:58 | Brunel Way (before) | Wellbrae (after) | Chapelton |
| 13 | JMB Travel | ~20 min | 6 | Sat 5 · Sun 14 | 05:56 | 22:28 | Brunel Way (before) | Wellbrae (after) | Chapelton |
Times are for the first boarding point in East Kilbride on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 254 bus, 256 bus or 13 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from East Kilbride to Strathaven?
3 routes run directly from East Kilbride to Strathaven: the 254 (Whitelaw Coaches), the 256 (Whitelaw Coaches), the 13 (JMB Travel). The most frequent is the 254, 10 times each weekday — board at St Brides Church (Opp) and get off at Wellbrae (after), about 59 minutes.
How long does the bus take from East Kilbride to Strathaven?
Between 20 minutes on the 13 and 59 on the 254, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Hamilton, Ferniegair, Larkhall, Canderside Toll and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from East Kilbride to Strathaven?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:56 and the last around 22:28. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from East Kilbride to Strathaven?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.