Rome2Rio

How to get fromTroon to Ballaterby train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Ballater

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Troon to Ballater by train, bus, or car

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

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    5h 51m
    £60–117

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus Ember
    6h 52m
    £30–46

  3. Drive 153.7 mi

    1. Drive from Troon to Ballatercar car 153.7 mi
    3h 2m
    £38–55

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    6h 45m
    £85–168

  5. Train, bus via Dundee

    1. Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    6h 54m
    £43–77

Troon to Ballater by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Troon to Ballater.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 186 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Portland Street to Ballater via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Troon to Golf Road via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, Music Hall, and Mount Street in around 6h 45m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers