Train Bournemouth to Prestwick from £235 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Prestwick takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 8h. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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.

8h 53m
Duration: 546 mi
Distance: £235
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain

8h 12m

£162–374

Bournemouth to Prestwick train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:55 AM → 2:14 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 3:15 PM
8h 41m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 40m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 5:13 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:55 AM → 2:14 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 3:15 PM
8h 41m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 40m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 5:13 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:55 AM → 2:14 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 3:15 PM
8h 41m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 40m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 5:13 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:55 AM → 2:14 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 3:15 PM
8h 41m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 40m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 5:13 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Prestwick? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Prestwick.

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Distance: 545.6 mi
Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Prestwick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Prestwick Town via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 12m.

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