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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 an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Dunblane:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Dunblane costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Dunblane take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $57 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38 (€32). The journey takes 1h 0m versus 1h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Dunblane
How to get from Edinburgh to Dunblane by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Dunblane is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:10 PM2h30Edinburgh5:40 PMDunblane$161One-way0 transfers
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- 3:10 PM2h30Edinburgh5:40 PMDunblane$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:10 PM2h30Edinburgh5:40 PMDunblane$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:10 AM4h30Edinburgh1:40 PMDunblane$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Dunblane:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Dunblane costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Dunblane take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Dunblane by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dunblane by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
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