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

By bus and train

To get from Alford to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the X20 bus from Kingsford Road, Alford station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, take the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from Aberdeen station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min.

267min
Bus - X20X20
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Kingsford Road, Alford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alford
  • 2
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070071
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    190 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    159 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via X20, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Alford to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the X20 bus from Kingsford Road, Alford station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Stirling station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 39 min.

279min
Bus - X20X20
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Kingsford Road, Alford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alford
  • 2
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070071
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    190 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stirling
    130 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alford to Edinburgh

The distance between Alford, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 163.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 267 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alford 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 Alford

Alford is located at Alford, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Kingsford Road, Alford.

Bus stations close to Alford:

  • Kingsford Road, Alford
  • Bank Brae, Alford
  • Stewart Road, Alford

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
  • Museum Of Childhood, Canongate
  • South St David Street, Edinburgh

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via X20, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Alford to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the X20 bus from Kingsford Road, Alford station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Stirling station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 39 min.

279min
Bus - X20X20
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Kingsford Road, Alford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alford
  • 2
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070071
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    190 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stirling
    130 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 267 minutes, using Bus line X20, Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 279 minutes, using Bus line X20, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 27 min.

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

    The X20 bus line goes from Aberdeen station near Alford to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen 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 Alford to Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Alford and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 4 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the X20 bus from the Aberdeen stop near Alford in Scotland.

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

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

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