The average train between Inverness and Prestwick takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 every 4 hours between Inverness and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 1:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Prestwick station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Inverness to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
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The distance between Inverness and Prestwick is 221.5 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 37m.