The average bus between Dumfries and Alloway takes 4h 35m and the fastest bus takes 3h 44m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dumfries to Alloway. 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 Dumfries and Alloway. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Alloway at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Alloway? 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 Dumfries to Alloway. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Alloway station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Dumfries to Alloway bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.
Dumfries to Alloway bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between Dumfries and Alloway is 76 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Woodend Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station in around 3h 52m.