The average bus between Alloway and Edinburgh takes 3h 29m and the fastest bus takes 2h 48m. There is a bus service every few hours from Alloway to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Alloway and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alloway is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr Bus Station and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Alloway to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Alloway to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Alloway station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Alloway to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Alloway to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Princes Street station.
The distance between Alloway and Edinburgh is 106.8 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a bus from Woodend Road to Princes Street via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 53m.