How to get from Glasgow to Alloway by bus and train?

From Glasgow to Alloway by bus and train

To get from Glasgow to Alloway in Ayr, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 9 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Central Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 97 bus from Smith Street, Ayr station to Cunning Park Drive, Doonfoot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 99
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 9797
Walk to Alloway
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903727
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Paisley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Station, Glasgow
    ID 609031
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ayr
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ayr
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smith Street, Ayr
    ID 6190272
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Doonfoot
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cunning Park Drive, Doonfoot
    ID 619013
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alloway
    Walk to
    Alloway
    1 km • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Glasgow to Alloway by bus and train via 9A, SCOTRAIL and 97

To get from Glasgow to Alloway in Ayr, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 9A bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Central Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 97 bus from Smith Street, Ayr station to Cunning Park Drive, Doonfoot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9A9A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 9797
Walk to Alloway
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903728
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9A9A
    Wait for bus
    9A
    Braehead Shopping Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Station, Glasgow
    ID 609031
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ayr
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ayr
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smith Street, Ayr
    ID 6190272
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Doonfoot
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cunning Park Drive, Doonfoot
    ID 619013
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alloway
    Walk to
    Alloway
    1 km • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow to Alloway

The distance between Glasgow, Ayr and Alloway, Ayr is approximately 71.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow to Alloway by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ayr – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Glasgow

Glasgow is located at Glasgow, Ayr and the nearest public transport station is Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow:

  • Argyle Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow:

  • Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Public transport stations close to Alloway, Ayr

Alloway is located at Alloway, Ayr and the nearest public transport station is Cambusdoon Drive, Alloway.

Bus stations close to Alloway:

  • Cambusdoon Drive, Alloway
  • Burness Avenue, Alloway
  • Wrightfield Place, Ayr

Related Routes

Alternative route from Glasgow to Alloway by bus and train via 9A, SCOTRAIL and 97

To get from Glasgow to Alloway in Ayr, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 9A bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Central Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 97 bus from Smith Street, Ayr station to Cunning Park Drive, Doonfoot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9A9A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 9797
Walk to Alloway
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903728
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9A9A
    Wait for bus
    9A
    Braehead Shopping Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Station, Glasgow
    ID 609031
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ayr
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ayr
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smith Street, Ayr
    ID 6190272
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Doonfoot
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cunning Park Drive, Doonfoot
    ID 619013
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alloway
    Walk to
    Alloway
    1 km • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Alloway?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 9, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 97.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glasgow to Alloway?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 9A, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 97.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Alloway?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glasgow to Alloway?

    The 9 bus line goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station near Glasgow in Scotland to Paisley station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Paisley station near Alloway in Ayr.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glasgow to Alloway by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Glasgow in Scotland and Alloway in Ayr by bus and train is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Glasgow to get to Alloway?

    Get on the 9 bus from the Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow stop near Glasgow in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glasgow and Alloway?

    Get off the bus at the Paisley stop, which is closest to Alloway in Ayr.

  • When is the first train from Glasgow to Alloway?

    The first train from Glasgow in Scotland to Alloway in Ayr is ScotRail. It leaves the Glasgow Central station at 07:00.

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