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

The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Alloway is to line 585 bus which costs £4 - £9 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Alloway is to drive which takes 27 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Ardrossan and Alloway?

No, there is no direct bus from Ardrossan to Alloway. However, there are services departing from Hill Street and arriving at Woodend Road via Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Ardrossan to Alloway?

The distance between Ardrossan and Alloway is 21 miles. The road distance is 24.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Alloway without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £10 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Ardrossan to Alloway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ardrossan to Alloway bus from?

Ardrossan to Alloway bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Hill Street station.

Train or bus from Ardrossan to Alloway?

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Alloway is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £10 - £21. Alternatively, you can line 585 bus, which costs £4 - £9 and takes 1h 14m.

Where does the Ardrossan to Alloway bus arrive?

Ardrossan to Alloway bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ardrossan to Alloway?

Yes, the driving distance between Ardrossan to Alloway is 24 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Ardrossan to Alloway.

Where can I stay near Alloway?

There are 473+ hotels available in Alloway.

Ardrossan to Alloway - 4 ways to travel via train, line 585 bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Ardrossan to Alloway by train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to KilwinningArdrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Kilwinning to AyrGlasgow Central - Ayr
1h 11m
£11–20
Line 585 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Ayr Bus Station585
1h 14m
£5–8
Drive 23.9 mi
1. Drive from Ardrossan to Alloway23.9 mi
27 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ardrossan to Alloway23.9 mi
27 min
£50–65

Ardrossan to Alloway by train and bus

107Weekly Services

1h 11mAverage Duration

£11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 21.1 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

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

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Belmont Road via Kilwinning, Ayr, and Ashgrove Street in around 1h 11m. Alternatively, Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Hill Street to Ayr Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 1h.

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