Cardiff to Prestwick Trains

Cardiff to Prestwick trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Prestwick takes 8h 13m 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 13m
Duration: 417 mi
Distance: £167
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain

7h 45m

£141–227

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 10:22 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:11 PM → 10:14 AM
Arrives next day
13h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:15 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:14 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:14 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:15 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:14 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:14 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:15 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:14 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:14 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:15 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:14 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:14 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:15 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:14 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:14 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:14 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 31m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 4:14 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:14 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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