What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Alloa?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Alloa is to bus and train which costs £17 - £21 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Alloa?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Alloa is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Shillinghill via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Alloa?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Alloa via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Ayr to Alloa?

The distance between Ayr and Alloa is 78 miles. The road distance is 68.9 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Alloa without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Alloa without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £18 - £26.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Alloa?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Ayr to Alloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Alloa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Alloa train from?

Ayr to Alloa train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Alloa?

The best way to get from Ayr to Alloa is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £18 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £24 and takes 2h 33m.

Where does the Ayr to Alloa bus arrive?

Ayr to Alloa bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Alloa train arrive?

Ayr to Alloa train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Alloa is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Ayr to Alloa.

How do I get a train ticket from Ayr to Alloa?

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Where can I stay near Alloa?

There are 685+ hotels available in Alloa.

Ayr to Alloa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Alloa by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to AlloaGlasgow Queen Street - Alloa
2h 8m
£19–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Stationmegabus M9 / ...
2h 33m
£16–24
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath StreetX77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to AlloaGlasgow Queen Street - Alloa
2h 16m
£18–21
Drive 68.5 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Alloa68.5 mi
1h 16m
£18–25

Ayr to Alloa by train and foot

222Weekly Services

2h 8mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 77.5 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Alloa, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ayr to Alloa via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52, and Bus Station in around 2h 33m.

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