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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Alloa is to train and bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Alloa is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Mar Place via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Alloa?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Alloa via Edinburgh Waverley and Larbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Darlington to Alloa?

The distance between Darlington and Alloa is 202 miles. The road distance is 170.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Alloa without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Darlington to Alloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Alloa bus from?

Darlington to Alloa bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Alloa train from?

Darlington to Alloa train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Alloa?

The best way to get from Darlington to Alloa is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Darlington to Alloa bus arrive?

Darlington to Alloa bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Darlington to Alloa train arrive?

Darlington to Alloa train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Alloa is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Darlington to Alloa.

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

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Where can I stay near Alloa?

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Darlington to Alloa - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Larberttrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
3h 38m
£72–151
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X55
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shillinghillbus 8A / ...
6h 20m
£32–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 591
5h 55m
£38–85
Drive 169.9 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Alloacar 169.9 mi
3h 27m
£42–61
Train, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain
6h 24m
£87–213
Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
6h 51m
£69–229

Darlington to Alloa by train

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Distance: 201.3 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Alloa via Edinburgh Waverley and Larbert in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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