What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Troon?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Troon is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 13h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Troon?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Troon is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Troon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Troon. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Bradan Road via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Troon?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Troon. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Troon via Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Troon?

The distance between Cardiff and Troon is 416 miles. The road distance is 373.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Troon without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Troon without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 44m and costs £65 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Troon?

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Cardiff to Troon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Troon bus from?

Cardiff to Troon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Troon train from?

Cardiff to Troon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Troon?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Troon is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 44m and costs £65 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 13h 24m.

Where does the Cardiff to Troon bus arrive?

Cardiff to Troon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Troon train arrive?

Cardiff to Troon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Troon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Troon is 374 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Cardiff to Troon.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Troon?

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Where can I stay near Troon?

There are 503+ hotels available in Troon.

Cardiff to Troon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Troon by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troon
7h 44m
£67–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
13h 24m
£36–84
Drive 371.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Troon371.5 mi
7h 15m
£93–134
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Troon
4h 50m
£57–134
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troon
10h 2m
£212–678
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troon
5h 42m
£63–147
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Troon
5h 46m
£72–212
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troon
5h 43m
£85–210

Cardiff to Troon by train

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7h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 413.6 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Troon, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Troon via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Bradan Road via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 13h 24m.

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