The average train between Leuchars and Prestwick takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. 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 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Leuchars is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Dundee and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 10m • 2 changes


2h 47m • 2 changes


2h 47m • 2 changes


2h 45m • 2 changes


7h 49m • 2 changes


3h 10m • 2 changes


2h 47m • 2 changes


2h 47m • 2 changes


7h 49m • 2 changes


3h 10m • 2 changes


2h 47m • 2 changes


2h 47m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Leuchars 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 Leuchars to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Leuchars station and arriving at Prestwick station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Leuchars to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Leuchars to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
Book your Leuchars to Prestwick train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Leuchars and Prestwick is 145.6 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Leuchars to Prestwick Town via Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 35m.