The average train between Hamilton and Prestwick takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Hamilton 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 Hamilton and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 1:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central Low Level and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Prestwick station via Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Hamilton to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.
Hamilton to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
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The distance between Hamilton and Prestwick is 47 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Hamilton Central to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 1h 30m.
