Bus from Strathaven to East Kilbride (South Lanarkshire)
2 direct routes · 19–25 min · first bus 06:26, last bus 22:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to East Kilbride (South Lanarkshire) as of 15:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Strathaven, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 | Whitelaw Coaches | ~25 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:29 | 17:28 | Wellbrae (after) | Telford Road (Near) | Chapelton |
| 13 | JMB Travel | ~19 min | 6 | Sat 5 · Sun 14 | 06:26 | 22:56 | Wellbrae (after) | Telford Road (Near) | Chapelton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Strathaven 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 256 bus or 13 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Strathaven to East Kilbride?
2 routes run directly from Strathaven to East Kilbride: the 256 (Whitelaw Coaches), the 13 (JMB Travel). The most frequent is the 256, 10 times each weekday — board at Wellbrae (after) and get off at Telford Road (Near), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Strathaven to East Kilbride?
Between 19 minutes on the 13 and 25 on the 256, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Chapelton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Strathaven to East Kilbride?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:26 and the last around 22:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Strathaven to East Kilbride?
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.