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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Prestwick takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester 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 36m
Duration
259 mi
Distance
£94
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manchester to Prestwick train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 15m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 22m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 22m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 22m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 22m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 22m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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: 258.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestwick Town via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 35m.

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