There are 4 ways to get from Portpatrick to Troon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
3h 17m£25–41Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Stationbus 923
4h 18m£14–24Drive 65.7 mi
- Drive from Portpatrick to Trooncar 65.7 mi
1h 27m£17–24Bus via Girvan
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
4h 29m£22–30
Portpatrick to Troon by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Troon is to bus which costs £13 - £25 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Troon is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Troon. However, there are services departing from Beach and arriving at West Portland Street via Port Rodie and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Portpatrick to Troon. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Troon via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Portpatrick and Troon is 74 miles. The road distance is 66 miles.
The best way to get from Portpatrick to Troon without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £24 - £45.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Portpatrick to Troon, including transfers.
Portpatrick to Troon bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Portpatrick to Troon train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Portpatrick to Troon is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £24 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £25 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Troon, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Stranraer to Ayr 5 times a day. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £9–19 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £9–19
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Portpatrick to Troon bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Portpatrick to Troon train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Troon is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Portpatrick to Troon.
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