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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Alloway Station is to bus which costs £15 - £25 and takes 3h 18m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Alloway Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Alloway Station. 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 18m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Alloway Station?

The distance between Edinburgh and Alloway Station is 92 miles. The road distance is 78.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alloway Station without a car is to train via Cornhill which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Edinburgh to Alloway Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Alloway Station bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Alloway Station?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alloway Station is to train via Cornhill which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £25 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alloway Station bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Alloway Station?

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

Where can I stay near Alloway Station?

There are 518+ hotels available in Alloway Station.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Alloway Station 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 Cornhill
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 / ...
3h 3m
£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 18m
£16–24
Drive 78.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Alloway Stationcar 78.4 mi
1h 36m
£20–29
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 19m
£16–24
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 / ...
4h
£28–74

Edinburgh to Alloway Station by bus and foot

254Weekly Services

3h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 91.6 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alloway Station via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Ashgrove Street, and Cornhill in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Alloway Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Woodend Road in around 3h 18m.

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