The average bus between Dumfries and Alloway takes 6h 49m and the fastest bus takes 3h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day 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 3 times a day between Dumfries and Alloway. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Alloway at 9:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Castle Primary school and take an average of 6h 49m. 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 Castle Primary school. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Dumfries to Alloway bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, depart from Whitesands station.
Dumfries to Alloway bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between Dumfries and Alloway is 76 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a bus from Whitesands to Woodend Road via Castle Primary school and Ayr Bus Station in around 3h 38m.