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

Aberfoyle to Edinburgh map

From Aberfoyle to Edinburgh by bus and train

To get from Aberfoyle to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the TEX1 bus from Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle station to Public Toilets, Callander station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Stirling station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 9 min.

249min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TEX1TEX1
Bus - 5959
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle
    ID 66005400001
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - TEX1TEX1
    Wait for bus
    TEX1
    Callander
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Public Toilets, Callander
    ID 66005600002
    55 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Stirling
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling
    ID 66004000025
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stirling
    420 m • 6 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

Alternative route from Aberfoyle to Edinburgh by bus and train via TEX1, 978 and LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY

To get from Aberfoyle to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the TEX1 bus from Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle station to Public Toilets, Callander station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 978 bus and finally take the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from Stirling station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 33 min.

273min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TEX1TEX1
Bus - 978978
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle
    ID 66005400001
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - TEX1TEX1
    Wait for bus
    TEX1
    Callander
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Public Toilets, Callander
    ID 66005600002
    55 min
  • 4
    Bus - 978978
    Wait for bus
    978
    Edinburgh
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Stirling
    ID 66004999102
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stirling
    400 m • 6 min
  • 7
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Peterborough
  • 8
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberfoyle to Edinburgh

The distance between Aberfoyle, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 109.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 249 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberfoyle 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 Aberfoyle

Aberfoyle is located at Main Street, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle.

Bus stations close to Aberfoyle:

  • Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle
  • Queens Crescent, Aberfoyle
  • The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre, Trossachs

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Picardy Place (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
  • Leith Street, Greenside
  • Museum Of Childhood, Canongate

Related Routes

Aberfoyle to Edinburgh map

Alternative route from Aberfoyle to Edinburgh by bus and train via TEX1, 978 and LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY

To get from Aberfoyle to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the TEX1 bus from Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle station to Public Toilets, Callander station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 978 bus and finally take the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from Stirling station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 33 min.

273min
Walk to bus station
Bus - TEX1TEX1
Bus - 978978
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle
    ID 66005400001
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - TEX1TEX1
    Wait for bus
    TEX1
    Callander
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Public Toilets, Callander
    ID 66005600002
    55 min
  • 4
    Bus - 978978
    Wait for bus
    978
    Edinburgh
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Stirling
    ID 66004999102
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stirling
    400 m • 6 min
  • 7
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Peterborough
  • 8
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 249 minutes, using Bus line TEX1, Bus line 59, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 273 minutes, using Bus line TEX1, Bus line 978, Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aberfoyle and Edinburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aberfoyle to Edinburgh?

    The TEX1 bus line goes from Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle station near Aberfoyle in Aberfoyle to Callander station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Callander station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Aberfoyle in Aberfoyle and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 4 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Aberfoyle to get to Edinburgh?

    Get on the TEX1 bus from the Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle stop near Aberfoyle in Aberfoyle.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Aberfoyle and Edinburgh?

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

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