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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Troon is to bus which costs £23 - £95 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Troon is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Troon?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Troon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bradan Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Troon?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Troon. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Troon via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Preston to Troon?

The distance between Preston and Troon is 226 miles. The road distance is 184.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Troon without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £50 - £150.

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

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Troon bus from?

Preston to Troon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Troon train from?

Preston to Troon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Troon?

The best way to get from Preston to Troon is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £95 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Preston to Troon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Troon train arrive?

Preston to Troon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Preston to Troon?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Troon is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Preston to Troon.

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

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Where can I stay near Troon?

There are 518+ hotels available in Troon.

Preston to Troon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Troon by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troontrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
3h 17m
£52–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 31m
£24–94
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troontrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
5h 31m
£52–115
Drive 183.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Trooncar 183.6 mi
3h 23m
£46–66
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Troontrain
6h 6m
£77–187
Train to Liverpool, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Troontrain
6h 15m
£74–196

Preston to Troon by train

224Weekly Trains

3h 17mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.6 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Troon via Glasgow Central in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £16–29 and the journey takes 3h 55m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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