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Liverpool to Prestwick trains

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The average train between Liverpool and Prestwick takes 4h 54m 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.

4h 54m
Duration
263 mi
Distance
£97
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
4h 38m
£64–155

Liverpool to Prestwick train times

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 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 35m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 35m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 24m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail9h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 35m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 35m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool 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.

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  • Distance: 263.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Prestwick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestwick Town via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 38m.

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