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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Troon is to bus and line 10 bus which costs £15 - £28 and takes 3h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Troon is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £18 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Troon?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Troon. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Bradan Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Troon?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Troon. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Troon via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Troon?

The distance between Edinburgh and Troon is 81 miles. The road distance is 73.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Troon without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 27m and costs £25 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Edinburgh to Troon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Troon bus from?

Edinburgh to Troon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Troon train from?

Edinburgh to Troon train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Troon?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Troon is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £27 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 10 bus, which costs £15 - £28 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Troon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Troon train arrive?

Edinburgh to Troon train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Troon?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Troon is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Edinburgh to Troon.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Troon?

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Where can I stay near Troon?

There are 551+ hotels available in Troon.

Edinburgh to Troon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 10 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Troon by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troontrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 27m
£25–50
Bus, line 10 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bradan Roadbus 110 / ...
3h 28m
£16–27
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troontrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 27m
£27–65
Drive 72.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Trooncar 72.9 mi
1h 32m
£18–26

Edinburgh to Troon by bus and train

268Weekly Services

2h 27mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Troon.

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Distance: 80.1 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Troon, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Troon via Glasgow Central in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Bradan Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 3h 28m.

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