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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Prestwick takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 14m
Duration
417 mi
Distance
£167
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cardiff to Prestwick train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail16h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 31m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 30m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 42m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 42m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 42m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 42m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 42m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Prestwick.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 417 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Prestwick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Prestwick Town via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 7h 45m.

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