The average train between Inverness and Prestwick takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Inverness and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Stirling and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Prestwick? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Prestwick station via Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
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.
Book your Inverness to Prestwick train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
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 Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 46m.