The average train between Carlisle and Prestwick takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Carlisle 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 hourly between Carlisle and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 1:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Prestwick station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Carlisle to Prestwick train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Prestwick train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
Book your Carlisle to Prestwick train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Prestwick is 125.6 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central in around 2h 15m.