Train strikes: Alternative routes from Edinburgh to Dundee, Stirling, St Andrews

AuthorKatie Williams
Published date23 June 2022
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
During the days of strike action, only five services will operate in the whole of the country, connecting only the central belt with services to and from Edinburgh and Glasgow, linking Bathgate and Lanarkshire. And ScotRail have warned customers to expect disruptions throughout the whole week

A day after the first strike, the train service informed passengers that there would be delays on Wednesdays due to lines reopening. This is expected to happen again on Friday and Sunday in the wake of industrial action.

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Thursday marks the second strike day, with a third planned on Saturday June 25. For those wishing to venture from Edinburgh to other cities and towns, there are alternative ways to get to Dundee, Stirling and St Andrews without taking the train.

Dundee

There are a number of buses you can get from Edinburgh bus centre to the city of Discovery.

Megabus provides direct links, as well as one which requires an easy switch in Perth Broxden Park and Ride. Ticket prices vary, but the earliest bus you can get it at 6.20am.

The M92 bus takes around an hour and a half. While the route that requires you to change at Perth takes two hours and five minutes.

The last bus on a Saturday to Dundee is only at 8.20pm, while the last bus on a Monday is at 22.25. If you want to come back to Edinburgh, the buses are still regular and the last bus on a Saturday is at 10.15pm. You can buy tickets and see more details here.

Stirling

To get to and from Stirling, you have the choice of Megabus, City Link and First Bus.

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