The average train between Aberdeen and Prestwick takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdeen to Prestwick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aberdeen and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Prestwick station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Aberdeen to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
Book your Aberdeen to Prestwick train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Aberdeen and Prestwick is 239.7 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 3h 52m.