What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Alford?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Alford is to bus which costs £16 - £25 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Alford?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Alford is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Alford?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Alford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Kingsford Road via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Alford?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Alford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Inverurie via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Alford?

The distance between Edinburgh and Alford is 158 miles. The road distance is 125.1 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Alford without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alford without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 45m and costs £40 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Alford?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Edinburgh to Alford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Alford bus from?

Edinburgh to Alford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Alford train from?

Edinburgh to Alford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Alford?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alford is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs £16 - £25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alford bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Alford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alford train arrive?

Edinburgh to Alford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Alford?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Alford is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Edinburgh to Alford.

Where can I stay near Alford?

There are 205+ hotels available in Alford.

Edinburgh to Alford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Kingsford Roadbus 218 / ...
4h 45m
£43–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Kingsford Roadbus 218 / ...
5h 45m
£16–25
Drive 124.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Alfordcar 124.4 mi
2h 30m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
4h 50m
£48–110
Bus via Aberdeen
1. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Kingsford Roadbus 218 / ...
6h 16m
£16–22

Edinburgh to Alford by train and bus

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4h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 157 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Kingsford Road via Union Square Bus Station in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.

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