What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Alloa?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Alloa is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Alloa?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Alloa is to fly and train which takes 3h 54m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Alloa?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Alloa via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Alloa?

The distance between Birmingham and Alloa is 332 miles. The road distance is 305.2 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Alloa without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Alloa without a car is to train via Preston which takes 5h 43m and costs £100 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Alloa?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Birmingham to Alloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Alloa bus from?

Birmingham to Alloa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Alloa train from?

Birmingham to Alloa train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Alloa?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Alloa is to train via Preston which takes 5h 43m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Birmingham to Alloa bus arrive?

Birmingham to Alloa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Alloa train arrive?

Birmingham to Alloa train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Alloa is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Birmingham to Alloa.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Alloa?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Alloa?

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Where can I stay near Alloa?

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Birmingham to Alloa - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain
5h 43m
£109–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
8h 29m
£43–71
Drive 303.4 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Alloacar 303.4 mi
5h 12m
£74–107
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain
3h 54m
£48–131
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Larberttrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
6h 50m
£140–294
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
8h 40m
£73–163
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
4h 10m
£58–139
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
6h 9m
£113–223

Birmingham to Alloa by train and bus

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Distance: 330 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Alloa, Scotland?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Alloa via Preston, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 8h 29m.

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