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There are 5 ways to get from Alloa to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
    1h 13m
    £13–35

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shillinghill to Bus Stationbus bus X22 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus X55
    1h 30m
    £8–13

  3. Drive 30.9 mi

    1. Drive from Alloa to Edinburghcar car 30.9 mi
    47 min
    £8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alloa to Edinburghtaxi taxi 30.9 mi
    47 min
    £200–240

  5. Line 51 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Shillinghill to Bus Stationbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus 909 / ...
    2h 35m
    £9–17

Alloa to Edinburgh by train

Calendar226Weekly Trains
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Alloa, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Stirling to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 49 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shillinghill to Princes Street via Bus Station in around 1h 30m.

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