The average train between Motherwell and Prestwick takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Motherwell 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 every 30 minutes between Motherwell and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Motherwell station and arriving at Prestwick station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Motherwell to Prestwick train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Motherwell station.
Motherwell to Prestwick train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
Book your Motherwell to Prestwick train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Motherwell and Prestwick is 50.6 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Motherwell to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central in around 1h 27m.