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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Troon is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Troon is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Troon?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Troon. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bradan Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Troon?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Troon. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Troon via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Manchester to Troon?

The distance between Manchester and Troon is 257 miles. The road distance is 216 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Troon without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Manchester to Troon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Troon bus from?

Manchester to Troon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Troon train from?

Manchester to Troon train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Troon?

The best way to get from Manchester to Troon is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Manchester to Troon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Troon train arrive?

Manchester to Troon train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Troon?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Troon is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Manchester to Troon.

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

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Where can I stay near Troon?

There are 499+ hotels available in Troon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Troon by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troontrain
4h 30m
£32–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
6h 10m
£23–50
Drive 214.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Trooncar 214.7 mi
3h 57m
£53–77
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Troontrain
5h 28m
£68–153
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590
7h 10m
£35–60
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Troontrain
5h 35m
£78–180
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Troontrain
5h 19m
£49–184
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troontrain
6h 26m
£84–202
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
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
6h 33m
£69–223

Manchester to Troon by train

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4h 30mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.8 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Troon, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Troon via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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