There are 6 ways to get from Bathgate to Alloa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 31 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Royal Bar to Cross31
- Take the train from Linlithgow to Larbert
- Take the train from Larbert to Alloa
1h 49mDrive 20.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bathgate to Alloa20.8 mi
28 min£6–8Line 31 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Royal Bar to Cross31
- Take the bus from Cross to St Andrew`s ChurchX38
- Take the bus from Forth Valley Royal Hospital to ShillinghillH2 / ...
2h 17mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Bathgate to Alloa20.8 mi
28 min£45–55Train
- Take the train from Bathgate to Edinburgh ParkHelensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Park to StirlingEdinburgh - Dunblane / ...
1h 51m£19–26Bus
- Take the bus from St David's House to Bus TerminalX27 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus StationX51
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shillinghill8A / ...
3h 44m£9–13
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Alloa is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Alloa is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Royal Bar and arriving at Shillinghill via Cross, St Andrew`s Church and Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Alloa via Edinburgh Park and Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Bathgate and Alloa is 34 miles. The road distance is 21 miles.
The best way to get from Bathgate to Alloa without a car is to line 31 bus and train which takes 1h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Bathgate to Alloa, including transfers.
Bathgate to Alloa bus services, operated by SD Travel, depart from Royal Bar station.
Bathgate to Alloa train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Bathgate station.
The best way to get from Bathgate to Alloa is to line 31 bus and bus which takes 2h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £19 - £26 and takes 1h 51m.
What companies run services between Bathgate, Scotland and Alloa, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Royal Bar to Shillinghill via Cross, St Andrew`s Church, and Forth Valley Royal Hospital in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bathgate to Alloa via Edinburgh Park and Stirling in around 1h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Linlithgow to Larbert
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £5–7
- 1st Class
- £10–14
Train from Larbert to Alloa
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–8
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £3–5
- 1st Class
- £5–8
Train from Bathgate to Edinburgh Park
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Park to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0114 22 11 282
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Royal Bar to Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
Bus from Cross to St Andrew`s Church
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
Bus from Forth Valley Royal Hospital to Shillinghill
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0131 554 4494
- mail@lothianbuses.com
- Website
- lothianbuses.com
Bus from St David's House to Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Shillinghill
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- £45–55
Freddies Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1501 732 323
Fixed Rate Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1506 444 555
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More Questions & Answers
Bathgate to Alloa bus services, operated by SD Travel, arrive at Cross station.
Bathgate to Alloa train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Alloa is 21 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Bathgate to Alloa.
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