There are 5 ways to get from Alnwick to Troon by train, bus, or car
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troontrain
3h 50m£42–173Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591
5h 9m£24–50Drive 146.1 mi
- Drive from Alnwick to Trooncar 146.1 mi
3h 10m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Alnmouth to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troontrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h 22m£82–198Train #2
- Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troontrain
4h 30m£37–173
Alnwick to Troon by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alnwick to Troon is to bus which costs £23 - £55 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Alnwick to Troon is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Alnwick to Troon. However, there are services departing from Retail Park and arriving at Bradan Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Alnwick and Troon is 178 miles. The road distance is 146.9 miles.
The best way to get from Alnwick to Troon without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 50m and costs £40 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Alnwick to Troon, including transfers.
Alnwick to Troon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Retail Park station.
The best way to get from Alnwick to Troon is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 50m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 5h 9m.
Alnwick to Troon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alnwick to Troon is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Alnwick to Troon.
What companies run services between Alnwick, England and Troon, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Green Batt to Troon via Curly Lane, Alnmouth, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
Train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Alnmouth to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £65–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £65–95
- 1st Class
- £120–180
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–13
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–260
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–260
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Troon
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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