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Cardiff to Prestwick trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Prestwick takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. 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 5m
Duration
417 mi
Distance
£167
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
7h 46m
£118–260

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 10:23 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 417 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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 46m.

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