The average train between Cambridge and Prestwick takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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 every 2 hours between Cambridge and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 3:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Prestwick station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Cambridge to Prestwick train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Prestwick train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
Book your Cambridge to Prestwick train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Cambridge and Prestwick is 480.1 km. The road distance is 716 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Prestwick Town via Peterborough, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 42m.