The average bus between Edinburgh and Alva takes 2h 49m and the fastest bus takes 2h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Alva. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Alva. The earliest departure is at 3:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 4:28 PM which arrives into Alva at 7:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Alva? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Alva. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Alva station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Edinburgh to Alva bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Alva bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Alva is 43.7 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a bus from Princes Street to The Cross Keys via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 18m.