The average bus between Cardiff and Troon takes 19h 17m and the fastest bus takes 16h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Troon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cardiff and Troon. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Troon at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Road and take an average of 19h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Troon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Troon. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Troon station via Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 17m.
Cardiff to Troon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Troon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Troon is 462.4 km. The road distance is 709 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bradan Road via Lordswood Road, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 11h 41m.