What is the cheapest way to get from Alloway to Dumfries?

The cheapest way to get from Alloway to Dumfries is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alloway to Dumfries?

The fastest way to get from Alloway to Dumfries is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Alloway and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Alloway to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Woodend Road and arriving at Academy Street via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Alloway to Dumfries?

The distance between Alloway and Dumfries is 64 miles. The road distance is 56.7 miles.

How do I travel from Alloway to Dumfries without a car?

The best way to get from Alloway to Dumfries without a car is to line 42 bus and train which takes 3h 4m and costs £17 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Alloway to Dumfries?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Alloway to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alloway to Dumfries bus from?

Alloway to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Train or bus from Alloway to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Alloway to Dumfries is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £19 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £17 - £27 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Alloway to Dumfries bus arrive?

Alloway to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Alloway to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Alloway to Dumfries is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Alloway to Dumfries.

Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 381+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Alloway to Dumfries - 6 ways to travel via train, line 42 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Alloway to Dumfries by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 42 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Mill Brae to Well Road42 / ...
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to DumfriesGlasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
3h 4m
£18–42
Drive 56.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alloway to Dumfries56.3 mi
1h 12m
£14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to KilmarnockGirvan - Kilmarnock / ...
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to DumfriesGlasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
3h 37m
£20–44
Line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Road43 / ...
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to DumfriesGlasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
3h 11m
£18–43
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy StreetX74
3h 50m
£18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Castle Primary school43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Whitesands246
4h 16m

Alloway to Dumfries by bus, foot, and train

61Weekly Services

3h 4mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 64.1 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Alloway, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Burness Avenue to Dumfries via Killoch Place, Ayr, and Kilmarnock in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodend Road to Academy Street via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 50m.

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