There are 9 ways to get from Troon to Ireland by train, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
best- Take the train from Troon to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
5h 5m€72–156Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
10h 33m€27–34Bus and ferry, train
- Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
9h 31m€30–42Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Troon to Cairnryancar
- Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
- Drive from Larne to Dublincar
5h 20m€80–338Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
- Take the train from Troon to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
4h 48m€76–199Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
- Take the train from Troon to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
4h 51m€52–159Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
- Take the train from Troon to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
5h 19m€85–261Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
- Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
6h 23m€88–215Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
- Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
6h 21m€71–215
Troon to Ireland by bus, busferry, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Troon to Ireland is to bus and ferry and bus which costs €26 - €35 and takes 10h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Troon to Ireland is to train and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs €75 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Troon to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Academy Street and arriving at Burlington Road via Ayr, Belfast Glengall and Parnell Square East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Troon and Ireland is 348 km.
The best way to get from Troon to Ireland without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 9h 31m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Troon to Ireland, including transfers.
Troon to Ireland bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.
Troon to Ireland bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.
There are 1146+ hotels available in Ireland.
What companies run services between Troon, Scotland and Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Troon to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 10, walk to Belfast Grand Central, then take the train to Dundalk. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Academy Street to Grand Canal Dock via Wellington Square, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 9h 31m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–120
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Troon to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Troon to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Troon to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Troon to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Troon to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Troon to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- 01304 44 88 88
- [email protected]
- Website
- P&O Ferries
Car ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–260
- Website
- P&O Ferries
- Passenger Standard
- €29–55
- Passenger Car
- €150–260
Want to know more about travelling around Ireland
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
















