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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Alloway and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Alloway to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Woodend Road and arriving at Princes Street via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Alloway and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Alloway to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Alloway to Edinburgh?

The distance between Alloway and Edinburgh is 91 miles. The road distance is 79.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alloway to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 28m and costs £27 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Alloway to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alloway to Edinburgh bus from?

Alloway to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Alloway to Edinburgh train from?

Alloway to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Alloway to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Alloway to Edinburgh is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 28m and costs £27 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Alloway to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Alloway to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Alloway to Edinburgh train arrive?

Alloway to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Alloway to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Alloway to Edinburgh is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Alloway to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2837+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Alloway to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2h 28m
£27–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
2h 53m
£16–35
Drive 79.2 mi
1. Drive from Alloway to Edinburghcar 79.2 mi
1h 36m
£20–29
Bus via Shandwick Place
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
2h 57m
£16–34
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
3h 6m
£33–73

Alloway to Edinburgh by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 90.5 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Woodend Road to Edinburgh Waverley via Beresford Terrace, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodend Road to Princes Street via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 53m.

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