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

From Edinburgh to Alloa by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Alloa in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Inverkeithing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7A bus and finally take the X22 bus from Bus Station, Dunfermline station to Clackmannan Rd, Alloa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alloa on the Moovit app.

125min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 7A7A
Bus - X22X22
Walk to Alloa
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
    Inverkeithing
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boreland Road, Inverkeithing
    ID 6500D0213
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7A7A
    Wait for bus
    7A
    Dunfermline
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Dunfermline
    ID 6500D9991
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Dunfermline
    ID 6500D1609
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X22X22
    Wait for bus
    X22
    Stirling
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clackmannan Rd, Alloa
    ID 66806220051
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alloa
    Walk to
    Alloa
    490 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Alloa

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Alloa, Scotland is approximately 53.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Alloa by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Edinburgh to Alloa

To check the bus and train schedule from Edinburgh to Alloa using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh) and destination (Alloa), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 7A, Bus line X22.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Alloa?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Alloa?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Inverkeithing station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Boreland Road, Inverkeithing station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Boreland Road, Inverkeithing station near Alloa in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Alloa in Scotland by train and bus is about 2 hr 5 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Boreland Road, Inverkeithing stop, which is closest to Alloa in Scotland.

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