How to travel from Edinburgh to Dunblane

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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Dunblane

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Dunblane among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €15.

Distance: 33 miles (54 km)

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from Edinburgh to Dunblane

How to get from Edinburgh to Dunblane by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Dunblane is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
12:10PM4h30
Edinburgh
04:40PMDunblane
$91One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
12:10PM4h30
Edinburgh
04:40PMDunblane
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
06:10AM3h00
Edinburgh
09:10AMDunblane
$151One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
08:10AM4h30
Edinburgh
12:40PMDunblane
$141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:10PM7h00
Edinburgh
01:10AMDunblane
$141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:32PM3h33
Edinburgh
08:05PMDunblane
$151One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Dunblane

Travel to Dunblane easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Dunblane.

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There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Dunblane including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Dunblane is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Dunblane:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Dunblane costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Dunblane is by train with an average journey time of 57m.

Other travel options to Dunblane take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 30m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Dunblane is approximately 33 miles (54 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Dunblane is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Dunblane as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Dunblane:
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Dunblane station (DBL).
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Dunblane, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, Scottish Citylink to go to Dunblane by bus.
  • Travel with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Dunblane by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Dunblane with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus, Scottish Citylink.
  • 6 direct trains per day with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Dunblane often also extend their vacation to go to Glasgow, Ingliston, Stirling, Paisley, Perth. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dunblane and these popular destinations at a great price.

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