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How to get fromEdinburgh to Allowayby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    2h 55m
    £35–74

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2h 57m
    £16–35

  3. Drive 78.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Allowaycar car 78.2 mi
    1h 36m
    £19–28

  4. Bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    3h 3m
    £17–35

Edinburgh to Alloway by train and bus

Calendar264Weekly Services
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 88.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cornhill via Glasgow Central, Ayr, and Ashgrove Street in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Woodend Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Wellington Square in around 2h 57m.

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