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

By bus and train

To get from Alford to Kirkintilloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X20 bus from Kingsford Road, Alford station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the X87 bus from Thomas Graham Building, Glasgow station to High Street, Kirkintilloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 54 min.

294min
Bus - X20X20
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X87X87
Walk to Kirkintilloch
Leaves from Kingsford Road, Alford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alford
  • 2
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070071
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    190 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    161 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomas Graham Building, Glasgow
    ID 6090121
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - X87X87
    Wait for bus
    X87
    Waterside
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street, Kirkintilloch
    ID 6110318
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kirkintilloch
    Walk to
    Kirkintilloch
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via X20, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Alford to Kirkintilloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the X20 bus from Kingsford Road, Alford station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Lenzie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 300 min.

300min
Bus - X20X20
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Kirkintilloch
Leaves from Kingsford Road, Alford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alford
  • 2
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070071
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    190 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    161 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Alloa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lenzie
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kirkintilloch
    Walk to
    Kirkintilloch
    1.58 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alford to Kirkintilloch

The distance between Alford, Scotland and Kirkintilloch, Scotland is approximately 196.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 294 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alford to Kirkintilloch 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 Alford

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

Bus stations close to Alford:

  • Kingsford Road, Alford
  • Bank Brae, Alford
  • Stewart Road, Alford

Public transport stations close to Kirkintilloch, Scotland

Kirkintilloch is located at Kirkintilloch, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Broadcroft Road, Kirkintilloch.

Bus stations close to Kirkintilloch:

  • Broadcroft Road, Kirkintilloch
  • West High Street, Kirkintilloch
  • High Street, Kirkintilloch

Alternative route by bus and train via X20, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Alford to Kirkintilloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the X20 bus from Kingsford Road, Alford station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Lenzie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 300 min.

300min
Bus - X20X20
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Kirkintilloch
Leaves from Kingsford Road, Alford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alford
  • 2
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070071
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    190 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    161 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Alloa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lenzie
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kirkintilloch
    Walk to
    Kirkintilloch
    1.58 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 294 minutes, using Bus line X20, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X87.

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

    The alternative route takes 300 minutes, using Bus line X20, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alford and Kirkintilloch in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alford to Kirkintilloch in Scotland?

    The X20 bus line goes from Aberdeen station near Alford to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station near Kirkintilloch in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Alford and Kirkintilloch in Scotland by bus and train is about 4 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alford to get to Kirkintilloch in Scotland?

    Get on the X20 bus from the Aberdeen stop near Alford in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alford and Kirkintilloch in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen stop, which is closest to Kirkintilloch in Scotland.

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