How to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Alexandria to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the 1A bus from Balloch Bus Terminus, Balloch station to Comelybank Road, Dumbarton station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Dalreoch station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Bus - 1A1A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Balloch Bus Terminus, Balloch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alexandria
  • 2
    Bus - 1A1A
    Wait for bus
    1A
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Comelybank Road, Dumbarton
    ID 6080554
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dalreoch
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    110 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Alexandria to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Balloch station to Dumbarton Central station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Dumbarton Central station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Balloch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balloch
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Motherwell
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dumbarton Central
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 5
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    108 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alexandria to Edinburgh

The distance between Alexandria, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 66.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Edinburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Alexandria

Alexandria is located at Alexandria, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Main Street, Haldane.

Train stations close to Alexandria:

  • Balloch
  • Alexandria
  • Renton

Bus stations close to Alexandria:

  • Main Street, Haldane
  • Gallacher Crescent, Balloch
  • Lawrence Drive, Balloch

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Leith Street, Greenside.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Leith Street, Greenside
  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • South St David Street, Edinburgh

Related Routes

By train

To get from Alexandria to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Balloch station to Dumbarton Central station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Dumbarton Central station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Balloch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balloch
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Motherwell
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dumbarton Central
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 5
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    108 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 1A, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh?

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alexandria and Edinburgh in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alexandria to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    The 1A bus line goes from Glasgow station near Alexandria to Comelybank Road, Dumbarton station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Edinburgh station near Edinburgh in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Alexandria to Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Alexandria and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alexandria to get to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    Get on the 1A bus from the Glasgow stop near Alexandria in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alexandria and Edinburgh in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Edinburgh station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

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