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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Troon is to bus which costs £11 - £19 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Troon is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Troon?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Troon. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at West Portland Street via Port Rodie and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Troon?

The distance between Portpatrick and Troon is 73 miles. The road distance is 66 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Troon without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £20 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Portpatrick to Troon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Troon bus from?

Portpatrick to Troon bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.

Train or bus from Portpatrick to Troon?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Troon is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £20 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus and line 14 bus, which costs £12 - £19 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Portpatrick to Troon bus arrive?

Portpatrick to Troon bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.

Can I drive from Portpatrick to Troon?

Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Troon is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Portpatrick to Troon.

Where can I stay near Troon?

There are 485+ hotels available in Troon.

Portpatrick to Troon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 14 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to AyrStranraer - Ayr / ...
3h 17m
£20–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Street360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station60 / ...
4h 28m
£11–18
Bus, line 14 bus
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to West Portland Street14
3h 53m
£12–18
Drive 65.7 mi
1. Drive from Portpatrick to Troon65.7 mi
1h 27m
£17–24

Portpatrick to Troon by bus, foot, and train

35Weekly Services

3h 17mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 73.1 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Stranraer to Ayr 5 times a day. Tickets cost £16–17 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to West Portland Street via Cross, Port Rodie, and Ayr Bus Station in around 3h 53m.

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