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How to get fromTroon to Cardiffby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Troon to Cardiff by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Troon to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 38m
    £58–155

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk084 / ...
    12h 27m
    £54–85

  3. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 1m
    £139–227

  4. Drive  371.8 mi

    1. Drive from Troon to Cardiffcar car 371.8 mi
    7h 19m
    £93–133

  5. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 8m
    £75–203

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Troon to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 3m
    £89–180

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Troon to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 52m
    £148–438

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 41m
    £229–357

Troon to Cardiff by train

Calendar58Weekly Trains
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 392.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Troon, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Troon to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central and Crewe in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Street to Cardiff North Road via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 12h 27m.

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