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Trip Overview

The average bus between Alva and Edinburgh takes 2h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 21m. 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 35m
Duration
39 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 52 bus, bus via Bus Station

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  1. Take the bus from The Cross Keys to Shillinghillbus bus 52 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Shillinghill to Bus Stationbus bus X22 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus X55
2h 25m
£8–13

Alva to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run hourly between Alva and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alva is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Shillinghill and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 38.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Alva, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from The Cross Keys to Princes Street via Shillinghill and Bus Station in around 2h 25m.

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