What is the cheapest way to get from Alloa to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Alloa to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alloa to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Alloa to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Alloa and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Alloa to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Shillinghill and arriving at Princes Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Alloa and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Alloa to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Alloa and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Alloa to Edinburgh?

The distance between Alloa and Edinburgh is 43 miles. The road distance is 31.1 miles.

How do I travel from Alloa to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Alloa to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £4 - £18.

How long does it take to get from Alloa to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Alloa to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alloa to Edinburgh bus from?

Alloa to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Shillinghill station.

Where do I catch the Alloa to Edinburgh train from?

Alloa to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Alloa to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Alloa to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £4 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 33m.

Where does the Alloa to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Alloa to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Alloa to Edinburgh train arrive?

Alloa to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Alloa to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Alloa to Edinburgh is 31 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Alloa to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Alloa to Edinburgh?

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Alloa to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Alloa to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh WaverleyDunblane - Edinburgh / ...
1h 13m
£4–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shillinghill to Bus StationX22 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes StreetX55
1h 33m
£6–9
Drive 30.9 mi
1. Drive from Alloa to Edinburgh30.9 mi
47 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alloa to Edinburgh30.9 mi
47 min
£90–110
Line 51 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Shillinghill to Bus Station51
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Street909 / ...
2h 12m

Alloa to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 42.7 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Stirling to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–13 and the journey takes 49 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shillinghill to Princes Street via Bus Station in around 1h 33m.

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