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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Alloway is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Alloway is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs £60 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Alloway?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Alloway. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Woodend Road via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

How far is it from Oxford to Alloway?

The distance between Oxford and Alloway is 409 miles. The road distance is 351.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Alloway without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £65 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Oxford to Alloway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Alloway bus from?

Oxford to Alloway bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Alloway?

The best way to get from Oxford to Alloway is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £65 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 11h 8m.

Where does the Oxford to Alloway bus arrive?

Oxford to Alloway bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Alloway?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Alloway is 352 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Oxford to Alloway.

Where can I stay near Alloway?

There are 458+ hotels available in Alloway.

Oxford to Alloway - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Oxford to Alloway by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
7h 52m
£66–263
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
11h 8m
£33–79
Drive 349.8 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Alloway349.8 mi
6h 13m
£86–124
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4h 56m
£63–155
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
8h 57m
£84–244
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
11h 32m
£41–107
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 24m
£95–328
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
5h 40m
£61–163
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 33m
£108–328
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 52m
£69–218
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
6h 11m
£84–184
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
6h 36m
£67–241

Oxford to Alloway by train and bus

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7h 52mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 407.1 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Oxford, England and Alloway, Scotland?

You can take a train from Oxford to Cornhill via Stafford, Glasgow Central, Ayr, and Ashgrove Street in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Woodend Road via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 11h 8m.

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