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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Dundee

    best
    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
    5h 53m
    £40–75

  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 53m
    £30–45

  3. Train, bus

    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 54m
    £60–111

  4. Drive 153.7 mi

    1. Drive from Troon to Ballatercar car 153.7 mi
    3h 2m
    £38–54

  5. 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 47m
    £85–154

Troon to Ballater by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Troon to Golf Road via Glasgow Central, West Nile Street, George Square, Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, Music Hall, and Mount Street in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Street to Ballater via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 6h 53m.

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