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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Alloway?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Alloway. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at Woodend Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Dumfries to Alloway?

The distance between Dumfries and Alloway is 66 miles. The road distance is 56.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Alloway without a car is to train and line 42 bus which takes 2h 35m and costs £17 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Dumfries to Alloway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Alloway bus from?

Dumfries to Alloway bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.

Train or bus from Dumfries to Alloway?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Alloway is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £20 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £17 - £27 and takes 4h.

Where does the Dumfries to Alloway bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumfries to Alloway?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Alloway is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Dumfries to Alloway.

Where can I stay near Alloway?

There are 476+ hotels available in Alloway.

Dumfries to Alloway - 5 ways to travel via train, line 42 bus, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Alloway by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 42 bus
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus 42 / ...
2h 35m
£17–39
Drive 56.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Allowaycar 56.1 mi
1h 12m
£14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Ayrtrain Kilmarnock - Girvan / ...
2h 50m
£20–48
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
4h
£17–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Castle Primary schoolbus 246
2. Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Ayr Bus Stationbus 43 / ...
4h 17m

Dumfries to Alloway by train and bus

50Weekly Services

2h 35mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 65.6 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Cornhill via Kilmarnock, Ayr, and Ashgrove Street in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Woodend Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station in around 4h.

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