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 £45 - £100 and takes 12h 11m.

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 48m and costs £55 - £130.

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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bradan Road via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

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 36m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Troon?

The distance between Cardiff and Troon is 416 miles. The road distance is 373.6 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 36m and costs £60 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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 36m and costs £60 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 12h 11m.

Where does the Cardiff to Troon bus arrive?

Cardiff to Troon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd 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 17m 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?

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Cardiff to Troon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troontrain
7h 36m
£62–275
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
12h 11m
£45–97
Drive 371.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Trooncar 371.5 mi
7h 17m
£92–132
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Troontrain
4h 48m
£56–129
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troontrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
10h 23m
£204–667
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troontrain
6h 1m
£73–168
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Troontrain
5h 46m
£64–186
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Troontrain
5h 59m
£131–371
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troontrain
7h
£84–225

Cardiff to Troon by train

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Distance: 413.4 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bradan Road via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 12h 11m.

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