The average train between Dunfermline and Prestwick takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline station and arriving at Prestwick station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Dunfermline to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
Dunfermline to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
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The distance between Dunfermline and Prestwick is 96.2 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Prestwick Town via Haymarket and Glasgow Central in around 3h 21m.