The average bus between Troon and Machrihanish takes 14h 31m and the fastest bus takes 7h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Troon to Machrihanish. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Troon and Machrihanish. The earliest departure is at 8:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Troon is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Machrihanish at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 14h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 51m • 3 changes
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15h 36m • 3 changes
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17h 49m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Troon to Machrihanish? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Troon to Machrihanish. However, there are services departing from Troon station and arriving at Machrihanish station via Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.
Troon to Machrihanish bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Troon to Machrihanish bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bus Terminus station.
The distance between Troon and Machrihanish is 68.8 km. The road distance is 284 km.
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminus every 3 hours. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 4h 11m.