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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Alva is to bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 2h 43m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Alva?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Alva. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at The Cross Keys via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Ayr to Alva?

The distance between Ayr and Alva is 79 miles. The road distance is 69.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Alva without a car is to train and line 52 bus which takes 2h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Ayr to Alva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Alva bus from?

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

Where does the Ayr to Alva bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Alva?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Alva is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Ayr to Alva.

Where can I stay near Alva?

There are 673+ hotels available in Alva.

Ayr to Alva - 4 ways to travel via train, line 52 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Alva by train, bus, 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.

Train, line 52 bus
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
3. Take the bus from Stance A to The Cross Keys324 / ...
2h 21m
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 43m
£14–20
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath StreetX77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to StirlingGlasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
2h 30m
£17–20
Drive 68.7 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Alva68.7 mi
1h 17m
£18–25

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 78.1 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to The Cross Keys via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52, and Bus Station in around 2h 43m.

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