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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Alloway is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Alloway is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Alloway?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Alloway. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Woodend Road via Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Irvine to Alloway?

The distance between Irvine and Alloway is 13 miles. The road distance is 16.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Alloway without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs £6 - £8.

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

It takes approximately 37 min to get from Irvine to Alloway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Alloway bus from?

Irvine to Alloway bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Mill Road station.

Train or bus from Irvine to Alloway?

The best way to get from Irvine to Alloway is to train which takes 37 min and costs £6 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 585 bus and line 58 bus, which costs £3 - £7 and takes 47 min.

Where does the Irvine to Alloway bus arrive?

Irvine to Alloway bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Alloway?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Alloway is 17 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Irvine to Alloway.

Where can I stay near Alloway?

There are 458+ hotels available in Alloway.

Irvine to Alloway - 4 ways to travel via train, line 585 bus, and line 58 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to AyrGlasgow Central - Ayr
37 min
£7–8
Line 585 bus, line 58 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mill Road to Ayr Bus Station585
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Woodend Road58 / ...
47 min
£4–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Irvine to Alloway16.5 mi
19 min
£35–45
Drive 16.5 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Alloway16.5 mi
19 min
£4–6

Irvine to Alloway by train and bus

256Weekly Services

37 minAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12.7 mi
Duration: 37 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Irvine to Ayr every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Woodend Road via Ayr Bus Station in around 47 min.

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