There are 6 ways to get from Troon to Dornoch 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornochbus
7h 26m£90–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornochbus Ember
8h 57m£35–51Bus via Inverness
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornochbus Ember
8h 18m£49–88Drive 232 mi
- Drive from Troon to Dornochcar 232 mi
4h 32m£58–83Train, bus via Perth
- Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornochbus
8h£70–147Train
- Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
9h 12m£82–166
Troon to Dornoch by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Troon to Dornoch is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Troon to Dornoch is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Troon to Dornoch. However, there are services departing from Portland Street and arriving at Dornoch via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Troon to Dornoch. However, there are services departing from Troon and arriving at Tain via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Troon and Dornoch is 263 miles. The road distance is 233.4 miles.
The best way to get from Troon to Dornoch without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 26m and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Troon to Dornoch, including transfers.
Troon to Dornoch bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Troon to Dornoch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Troon station.
The best way to get from Troon to Dornoch is to bus via Inverness which takes 8h 18m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Troon, Scotland and Dornoch, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Portland Street to Dornoch via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Troon to Cathedral Square via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, Inverness, Tain, and Post Office in around 9h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Troon to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Troon to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Troon to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Tain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornoch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornoch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornoch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornoch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
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
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Troon to Dornoch bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Troon to Dornoch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Troon to Dornoch is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Troon to Dornoch.
There are 286+ hotels available in Dornoch.






















