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

By bus and train

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

244min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X20X20
Walk to Alford
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    156 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070071
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Alford
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingsford Road, Alford
    ID 630032042
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alford
    Walk to
    Alford
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY and X20

To get from Edinburgh to Alford in Scotland, take the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from Edinburgh station to Aberdeen station. Next, take the X20 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Kingsford Road, Alford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 44 min.

344min
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X20X20
Walk to Alford
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    157 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070071
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Alford
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingsford Road, Alford
    ID 630032042
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alford
    Walk to
    Alford
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Alford

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Alford, Scotland is approximately 163.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 244 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Alford 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 Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is South St David Street, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • South St David Street, Edinburgh
  • Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town

Public transport stations close to Alford, Scotland

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

Bus stations close to Alford:

  • Aberdeen Road, Alford
  • Littlewood Place, Alford
  • Castle Road, Alford

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY and X20

To get from Edinburgh to Alford in Scotland, take the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from Edinburgh station to Aberdeen station. Next, take the X20 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Kingsford Road, Alford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 44 min.

344min
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X20X20
Walk to Alford
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    157 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070071
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Alford
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingsford Road, Alford
    ID 630032042
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alford
    Walk to
    Alford
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 244 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X20.

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

    The alternative route takes 344 minutes, using Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X20.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Alford?

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

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Alford?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Aberdeen station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Alford station near Alford in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Alford by train and bus?

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

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Alford?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Aberdeen station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Alford?

    Get off the train at the Alford stop, which is closest to Alford in Scotland.

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