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Visit David Livingstone Birthplace car-free
Situated in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, David Livingstone’s Birthplace can be reached easily by frequent trains or buses from Glasgow and many other towns.
Enjoy 2for1 entry when you arrive by train, bus (showing a valid ticket) or bike.
Cyclists welcome. National Cycle Route 74 passes the David Livingston Centre. Plan your cycle route here.
The Clyde Walkway – a 37-mile multi-user route that follows the River Clyde from the centre of Glasgow through Hamilton to Lanark – passes David Livingstone Birthplace.
Buy a Network First Day ticket for unlimited bus travel anywhere on First buses in Greater Glasgow for one day.
Scotrail have some great discounts if you’re travelling in a group of 3 or more, or with kids.
Local taxi companies include: Macs Cars 01698 891891, Maxi’s Taxis 01698 842525 and Wellman Cars 01698 891313.
Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains. And here’s information on accessibility at David Livingstone Birthplace.
Getting to David Livingstone Birthplace car-free
Here's our recommended route to David Livingstone Birthplace. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By train
Blantyre Station is just a 10-minute walk from the Museum. Frequent ScotRail trains run from Glasgow Central, Larkhall and Motherwell, with through trains from stations north of the City.
By bus from Glasgow
Bus 267 departs more frequently and stops closer, but the journey is more leisurely. The bus leaves Glasgow’s Buchanan Street Bus Station (Stance 20) for the 55-minute journey via Rutherglen to Blantyre. You can also catch bus 267 from Hamilton Bus Station. Buses run every 15 minutes (every 20 to 30 minutes on Sundays).
Otherwise, bus 263 from Glasgow (Stance 8) to Hamilton bus stations. It is quicker, but less frequent, with a slightly longer walk at the end. Buses run every 30 minutes, and take 30 minutes too.
If you took bus 267, then hop off at Priory Street for a 15-minute walk along Station Road to the Museum.
If you took bus 263, then hop off at Calder Street for a 20-minute walk.
By bus from Hairmyres, Glasgow
Bus 205 from Hairmyres Hospital run Hamilton Torr Farm, via Blantyre. It leaves hourly, and take 30 minutes.
The walk from Priory Street bus stop takes 20 minutes.
By bus from elsewhere
You can reach Higher Blantyre on bus 201 from Airdrie, Coatbridge and Motherwell, also from East Kilbride. Buses run every 15 minutes (every 20 to 30 minutes on Sundays).
Hop off at Larkfield Drive or Victoria Street stops for a 30 minute walk to the Museum.
About David Livingstone Birthplace
The museum’s stunning exhibition showcases Livingstone’s life, from his birth in Blantyre to his death in Zambia. Learn about the Scottish missionary, activist, and explorer, and travel with him from Scotland to Southern and Central Africa. Meet the people who played a pivotal part in Livingstone’s life and expeditions, before reflecting on his legacy.
The museum is set in acres of beautiful park land and includes nature trails, the Livingstone and Lion sculpture, and the exciting play park, inspired by Livingstone’s steamboat and his journeys down African rivers - children are encouraged to set sail!
The museum’s shop has a wide range of gifts inspired by Livingstone and Sub-Saharan Africa. Livingstone’s Café, which is open 7 days a week, offers hot and cold food and delicious cakes.
For any queries about visiting contact David Livingstone Birthplace on 0141 3753105 or info@dltrust.uk
Address: 165 Station Road, Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, G72 9BY. Visit Website