Introduction
Where to eat
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Alford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Alford

With a population of 2 290, Alford is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Alford to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Alford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Forbes Arms Hotel (Bridge of Alford) and Haughton Arms Hotel (Main St) are great picks.

How to Get to Alford

Plane

Although Alford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 31 km from Alford. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Alford departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alford, followed by LNER. The train journey from Alford to London takes 7h 06m and costs around £192 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £26 for a 7h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alford is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 146 km from Alford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Alford using Megabus or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alford takes 298 km and will cost you around £26. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 322 km.

Plane

Although Alford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 31 km from Alford. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Alford departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alford, followed by LNER. The train journey from Alford to London takes 7h 06m and costs around £192 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £26 for a 7h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alford is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 146 km from Alford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Alford using Megabus or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alford takes 298 km and will cost you around £26. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 322 km.

Airports near Alford

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Alford

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alford

Most booked hotels in Alford

Kildrummy Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£274+
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Hiring a car in Alford

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Alford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Alford, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Alford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Alford, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

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