There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Alloa Tower by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
1h 32m£9–80Bus via Clackmannan Rd
cheapest- Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus X55
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Clackmannan Rdbus 28 / ...
1h 47m£6–10Drive 31.1 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Alloa Towercar 31.1 mi
49 min£8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Alloa Towertaxi 31.1 mi
49 min£90–110Bus
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus X55
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shillinghillbus 8A / ...
2h 13m£7–11Bus, line 52 bus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 909
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Whins Rdbus 52
2h 53m
Edinburgh to Alloa Tower by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Alloa Tower is to bus via Clackmannan Rd which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Alloa Tower is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Alloa Tower. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Clackmannan Rd via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Alloa Tower. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Alloa via Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Alloa Tower is 43 miles. The road distance is 31.3 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alloa Tower without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £9 - £80.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Edinburgh to Alloa Tower, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Alloa Tower bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Alloa Tower train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alloa Tower is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £9 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus via Clackmannan Rd, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 47m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Alloa Tower, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirling every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–13 and the journey takes 51 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Alloa Tower via Bus Station and Clackmannan Rd in around 1h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Princes Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Clackmannan Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
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Bus from Bus Station to Whins Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- £90–110
E&I Taxis
- Phone
- +44 131 554 6775
- Website
- introducingedinburgh.com
Drymen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1360 660077
City Cabs Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 228 1211
- Website
- citycabs.co.uk
Central Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
Capital Cars
- Phone
- +44 131 777 7777
- Website
- capitalcarsscotland.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Alloa Tower bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Alloa Tower train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stirling station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Alloa Tower is 31 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Edinburgh to Alloa Tower.
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