The average train between Leuchars and Prestwick takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Leuchars 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 Leuchars and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuchars is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leuchars to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Leuchars station and arriving at Prestwick station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Leuchars to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Leuchars station.
Leuchars to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
Book your Leuchars to Prestwick train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Leuchars and Prestwick is 145.6 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Leuchars to Prestwick Town via Haymarket and Glasgow Central in around 3h 58m.