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How to get fromEdinburgh to Alfordby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Kingsford Roadbus bus 218 / ...
    4h 44m
    £40–105

  2. Bus via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Kingsford Roadbus bus 218 / ...
    6h 8m
    £16–21

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Kingsford Roadbus bus 218 / ...
    5h 45m
    £18–29

  4. Drive 124.4 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Alfordcar car 124.4 mi
    2h 29m
    £31–44

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    4h 49m
    £45–117

Edinburgh to Alford by train and bus

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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 £55–110 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Three other operators also service this route.

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