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

The cheapest way to get from Troon to Culdaff is to drive and car ferry which costs €75 - €250 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Troon to Culdaff is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 11m and costs €75 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Troon and Culdaff?

No, there is no direct bus from Troon to Culdaff. However, there are services departing from Academy Street and arriving at Culdaff via Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Derry Patrick Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

How far is it from Troon to Culdaff?

The distance between Troon and Culdaff is 384 km.

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

The best way to get from Troon to Culdaff without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 11h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Troon to Culdaff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Troon to Culdaff bus from?

Troon to Culdaff bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Troon to Culdaff bus arrive?

Troon to Culdaff bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Culdaff?

There are 155+ hotels available in Culdaff.

Troon to Culdaff - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car

There are 6 ways to get from Troon to Culdaff by train, car ferry, car, busferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the train from Troon to Stranraer
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Bellarena0
4. Drive from Bellarena to Culdaff
10h 13m
€84–269
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Troon to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Culdaff
5h 11m
€76–242
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station212
3. Take the bus from Derry Patrick Street to Culdaff952
11h 22m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Troon to Girvan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
4. Take the bus from Derry Patrick Street to Culdaff952
10h 41m
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Derry-Londonderry
3. Take the bus from Derry Patrick Street to Culdaff952
12h 6m
Bus and ferry, train, bus via Belfast
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry0
3. Take the bus from Derry Patrick Street to Culdaff952
12h 7m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 384.1 km
Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Troon, Scotland and Culdaff, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Troon to Culdaff. However, you can take the train to Stranraer, walk to Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, take the line 360 bus to Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, walk to Stena Line terminus, take the line 96 bus to Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to Yorkgate, take the train to Bellarena, then drive to Culdaff. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Academy Street to Culdaff via Wellington Square, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Derry Londonderry Bus Station, and Derry Patrick Street in around 11h 22m.

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