Troon railway station
Troon railway station is a railway station serving the town of Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland.
Troon is a town in South Ayrshire. It is situated on the west coast of Scotland, about 8 miles (13 km) north of Ayr and 3 miles (5 km) northwest of Glasgow Prestwick International Airport. Lying across the Firth of Clyde, the Isle of Arran can be seen. Troon is also a port with freight and ferry services — the P&O Express to Larne and a yacht marina. In May 2006, a ferry service to Campbeltown was added, although this was withdrawn the following year.
Population: 14,900
Latitude: 55° 32' 36.92" N
Longitude: -4° 39' 48.06" W
Troon railway station is a railway station serving the town of Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland.
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