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Compare train and bus for Dunblane to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dunblane to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dunblane to Edinburgh:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunblane to Edinburgh costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 1m.
Travel optionsfrom Dunblane to Edinburgh
How to get from Dunblane to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dunblane to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM2h23Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)9:13 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$151One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM2h23Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)9:13 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$151One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM2h20Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)7:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$151One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 PM2h26Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)10:11 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$151One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM2h26Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)11:11 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$151One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM2h28Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)7:18 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dunblane to Edinburgh:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunblane to Edinburgh costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 1m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dunblane and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dunblane station (DBL) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with Megabus, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
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