How to get from Aberdeen to Alva by bus and train?

From Aberdeen to Alva by bus and train

To get from Aberdeen to Alva in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Stirling station. Next, take the 52 bus from Stance A, Stirling station to Lovers Loan, Alva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 25 min.

205min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 5252
Walk to Alva
Leaves from Aberdeen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aberdeen
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stirling
    139 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stance A, Stirling
    ID 66004000020
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Alloa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lovers Loan, Alva
    ID 66806710008
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alva
    Walk to
    Alva
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Aberdeen to Alva by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, X22 and H1

To get from Aberdeen to Alva in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Stirling station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X22 bus and finally take the H1 bus from Menstrie Rd, Tullibody station to Dickies Wells, Alva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min.

229min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X22X22
Bus - H1H1
Leaves from Aberdeen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aberdeen
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stirling
    139 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Stirling
    ID 66004999108
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - X22X22
    Wait for bus
    X22
    Dunfermline
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stirling Rd, Tullibody
    ID 66806300018
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Menstrie Rd, Tullibody
    ID 66806300010
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - H1H1
    Wait for bus
    H1
    Alva
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Dickies Wells, Alva
    Ride to bus station
    Dickies Wells, Alva
    ID 66806710009
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberdeen to Alva

The distance between Aberdeen, Scotland and Alva, Scotland is approximately 212.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 205 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdeen to Alva 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 Aberdeen

Aberdeen is located at Aberdeen, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen.

Bus stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
  • Guild Street, Aberdeen
  • Crown Terrace, Aberdeen

Ferry stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen

Public transport stations close to Alva, Scotland

Alva is located at Alva, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Johnstone Arms Hotel, Alva.

Bus stations close to Alva:

  • Johnstone Arms Hotel, Alva
  • North Street, Alva
  • Lovers Loan, Alva

Related Routes

Alternative route from Aberdeen to Alva by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, X22 and H1

To get from Aberdeen to Alva in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Stirling station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X22 bus and finally take the H1 bus from Menstrie Rd, Tullibody station to Dickies Wells, Alva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min.

229min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X22X22
Bus - H1H1
Leaves from Aberdeen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aberdeen
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stirling
    139 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Stirling
    ID 66004999108
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - X22X22
    Wait for bus
    X22
    Dunfermline
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stirling Rd, Tullibody
    ID 66806300018
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Menstrie Rd, Tullibody
    ID 66806300010
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - H1H1
    Wait for bus
    H1
    Alva
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Dickies Wells, Alva
    Ride to bus station
    Dickies Wells, Alva
    ID 66806710009
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Alva?

    The fastest way takes 205 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aberdeen to Alva?

    The alternative route takes 229 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X22, Bus line H1.

  • Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Alva in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aberdeen to Alva in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Aberdeen to Stirling station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Stirling station near Alva in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Aberdeen and Alva in Scotland by train and bus is about 3 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aberdeen to get to Alva in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Aberdeen in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Aberdeen and Alva in Scotland?

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

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