There are 5 ways to get from Troon to Elie 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
best- Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain
4h 6m£35–76Drive 99.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Troon to Eliecar 99.1 mi
2h 5m£25–36Train, bus
- Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
- Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus X61
5h 21m£32–58Train, bus via Edinburgh
- Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to High Streetbus X61
5h 57m£33–65Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park & Ridebus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to High Streetbus X61
6h 24m£28–40
Troon to Elie by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Troon to Elie is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Troon to Elie is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Troon to Elie. However, there are services departing from Portland Street and arriving at High Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Troon to Elie. However, there are services departing from Troon and arriving at Leven via Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Troon and Elie is 123 miles. The road distance is 99.6 miles.
The best way to get from Troon to Elie without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Troon to Elie, including transfers.
Troon to Elie bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Troon to Elie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Troon station.
The best way to get from Troon to Elie is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £40 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Troon, Scotland and Elie, Scotland?
You can take a train from Troon to High Street via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Haymarket, Leven, and Bus Station in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Street to High Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 6h 24m.
- 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 Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Troon to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- 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 Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–17
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Princes Street to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Park & Ride to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Troon to Elie bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride station.
Troon to Elie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Troon to Elie is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Troon to Elie.
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