The average train between Aviemore and Prestwick takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Aviemore 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 Aviemore and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aviemore is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Stirling and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aviemore to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Aviemore station and arriving at Prestwick station via Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Aviemore to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aviemore station.
Aviemore to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
Book your Aviemore to Prestwick train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Aviemore and Prestwick is 194.6 km. The road distance is 294 km.
You can take a train from Aviemore to Prestwick Town via Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 12m.