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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Alloway is to bus which costs £15 - £25 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Alloway is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Alloway?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Alloway. However, there are services departing from Shandwick Place and arriving at Woodend Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Alloway?

The distance between Edinburgh and Alloway is 91 miles. The road distance is 78.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alloway without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 33m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Edinburgh to Alloway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Alloway bus from?

Edinburgh to Alloway bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Alloway?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alloway is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 33m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £25 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alloway bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Alloway bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Alloway?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Alloway is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Edinburgh to Alloway.

Where can I stay near Alloway?

There are 404+ hotels available in Alloway.

Edinburgh to Alloway - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Alloway 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 via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 33m
£40–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
3h 10m
£16–24
Drive 78.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Allowaycar 78.2 mi
1h 36m
£20–29
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
3h 4m
£28–74
Bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
3h 11m
£16–24

Edinburgh to Alloway by train, foot, and bus

268Weekly Services

2h 33mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 90.1 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cornhill via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, and Ashgrove Street in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Woodend Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station in around 3h 10m.

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