How to get from Edinburgh to Alloa by train?

By train

To get from Edinburgh to Alloa in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Stirling station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Stirling station to Alloa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
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
    Dunblane
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stirling
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Alloa
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alloa
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to Alloa
    Walk to
    Alloa
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Edinburgh to Alloa in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X55 bus from Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh station to Bus Station, Dunfermline station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X27 bus and finally take the 8A bus from Westfield Access Road, Kincardine station to Shillinghill, Alloa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min.

110min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X55X55
Bus - X27X27
Bus - 8A8A
Leaves from Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243420
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - X55X55
    Wait for bus
    X55
    Dunfermline
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Dunfermline
    ID 6500D9991
    49 min
  • 4
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westfield Access Road, Kincardine
    ID 6500D1105
    24 min
  • 6
    Bus - 8A8A
    Wait for bus
    8A
    Alloa
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Shillinghill, Alloa
    Ride to bus station
    Shillinghill, Alloa
    ID 66806000084
    21 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 43.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Alloa by 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 Alloa, Scotland

Alloa is located at Alloa, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Mar Place, Alloa.

Bus stations close to Alloa:

  • Mar Place, Alloa
  • Ludgate, Alloa
  • Alloa

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Edinburgh to Alloa in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X55 bus from Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh station to Bus Station, Dunfermline station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X27 bus and finally take the 8A bus from Westfield Access Road, Kincardine station to Shillinghill, Alloa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min.

110min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X55X55
Bus - X27X27
Bus - 8A8A
Leaves from Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243420
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - X55X55
    Wait for bus
    X55
    Dunfermline
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Dunfermline
    ID 6500D9991
    49 min
  • 4
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westfield Access Road, Kincardine
    ID 6500D1105
    24 min
  • 6
    Bus - 8A8A
    Wait for bus
    8A
    Alloa
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Shillinghill, Alloa
    Ride to bus station
    Shillinghill, Alloa
    ID 66806000084
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line X55, Bus line X27, Bus line 8A.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Alloa?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Alloa?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Dunblane station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Stirling station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Alloa station near Alloa in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Alloa in Scotland by train is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Alloa station, which is closest to Alloa in Scotland.

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