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

The cheapest way to get from Alloway to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alloway to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Alloway and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Alloway to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Woodend Road and arriving at Princes Street via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Alloway to Edinburgh?

The distance between Alloway and Edinburgh is 86 miles. The road distance is 79.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alloway to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs £21 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Alloway to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alloway to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Train or bus from Alloway to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Alloway to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Alloway to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alloway to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Alloway to Edinburgh is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Alloway to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2876+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Alloway to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Alloway to Edinburgh 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
2h 54m
£21–35
Drive 79.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alloway to Edinburghcar 79.2 mi
1h 36m
£20–29
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
3h 6m
£31–78
Bus via Shandwick Place
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
2h 58m
£21–34

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alloway to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 85.1 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Woodend Road to Princes Street via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodend Road to Edinburgh Waverley via Killoch Place, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 6m.

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