The average train between Liverpool and Prestwick takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Prestwick station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Liverpool to Prestwick train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Prestwick train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
Book your Liverpool to Prestwick train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Caledonian Sleeper and 3 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Prestwick is 255 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestwick Town via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 40m.