Alva to Edinburgh Buses

Alva to Edinburgh buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Alva and Edinburgh takes 2h 27m and the fastest bus takes 2h 15m. There is a bus service every few hours from Alva to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 27m
Duration: 39 mi
Distance: £13
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 52 bus, bus via Bus Station

best

Take the bus from The Cross Keys to Shillinghillbus 52 / ...
Take the bus from Shillinghill to Bus Stationbus X22 / ...
Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus X55

2h 24m

£10–16

Alva to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Alva and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alva is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Shillinghill and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:05 AM → 12:22 PM
2h 16m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 1:22 PM
2h 16m • 2 changes
12:05 PM → 2:22 PM
2h 16m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 3:22 PM
2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 12:22 PM
2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 12:22 PM
2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 10:22 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 12:22 PM
2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:53 AM → 12:22 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 1:22 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 2:22 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 3:22 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 12:22 PM
2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 12:22 PM
2h 16m • 2 changes
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