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How to get from Alva to North Ayrshire by bus and train?

From Alva to North Ayrshire by bus and train

To get from Alva to North Ayrshire in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 52 bus from Lovers Loan, Alva station to Shillinghill, Alloa station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Irvine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min.

182min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5252
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to North Ayrshire
Leaves from Lovers Loan, Alva

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lovers Loan, Alva
    ID 66806710008
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Alloa
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shillinghill, Alloa
    ID 66806000079
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alloa
    320 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    470 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ayr
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Ayrshire
    Walk to
    North Ayrshire
    2.38 km • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alva to North Ayrshire by bus and train via H1, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Alva to North Ayrshire in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the H1 bus from Dickies Wells, Alva station to Shillinghill, Alloa station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Irvine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Bus - H1H1
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to North Ayrshire
Leaves from Dickies Wells, Alva

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alva
  • 2
    Bus - H1H1
    Wait for bus
    H1
    Larbert
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shillinghill, Alloa
    ID 66806000079
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alloa
    320 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    470 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ayr
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Ayrshire
    Walk to
    North Ayrshire
    2.38 km • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alva to North Ayrshire

The distance between Alva, Scotland and North Ayrshire, Scotland is approximately 120.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 182 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alva to North Ayrshire by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Alva

Alva is located at Alva, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Lovers Loan, Alva.

Train stations close to Alva:

  • Alloa

Bus stations close to Alva:

  • Lovers Loan, Alva
  • North Street, Alva
  • Johnstone Arms Hotel, Alva

Public transport stations close to North Ayrshire, Scotland

North Ayrshire is located at North Ayrshire, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Doura Place, Irvine.

Train stations close to North Ayrshire:

  • Stevenston
  • Kilwinning
  • Irvine

Bus stations close to North Ayrshire:

  • Doura Place, Irvine
  • Fleming Terrace, Irvine
  • Castlepark, Irvine

Alternative route from Alva to North Ayrshire by bus and train via H1, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Alva to North Ayrshire in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the H1 bus from Dickies Wells, Alva station to Shillinghill, Alloa station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Irvine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Bus - H1H1
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to North Ayrshire
Leaves from Dickies Wells, Alva

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alva
  • 2
    Bus - H1H1
    Wait for bus
    H1
    Larbert
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shillinghill, Alloa
    ID 66806000079
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alloa
    320 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    470 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ayr
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Ayrshire
    Walk to
    North Ayrshire
    2.38 km • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alva to North Ayrshire?

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alva to North Ayrshire?

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line H1, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alva and North Ayrshire in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alva to North Ayrshire in Scotland?

    The 52 bus line goes from Lovers Loan, Alva station near Alva to Alloa station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Alloa station near North Ayrshire in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Alva to North Ayrshire in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Alva and North Ayrshire in Scotland by bus and train is about 3 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alva to get to North Ayrshire in Scotland?

    Get on the 52 bus from the Lovers Loan, Alva stop near Alva in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alva and North Ayrshire in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Alloa station, which is closest to North Ayrshire in Scotland.

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