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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Alloa is to bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Alloa is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Mar Place via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Alloa?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Alloa via Larbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Alloa?

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

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alloa without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £12 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Edinburgh to Alloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Alloa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Alloa train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Alloa?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alloa is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £12 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alloa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Alloa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Alloa is 31 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Edinburgh to Alloa.

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

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Where can I stay near Alloa?

There are 703+ hotels available in Alloa.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Alloa 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Larberttrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
2. Take the train from Larbert to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
1h 25m
£12–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus X55
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Mar Placebus X22
2h 23m
£6–10
Drive 31 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Alloacar 31 mi
48 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Alloataxi 31 mi
48 min
£90–110
Bus via Shillinghill
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus X55
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shillinghillbus 8A / ...
2h 28m
£7–11

Edinburgh to Alloa by train

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 42.7 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alloa via Larbert in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Mar Place via Bus Station in around 2h 23m.

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