The average train between Preston and Prestwick takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Preston 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 Preston and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 1:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Prestwick station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Preston to Prestwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Prestwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
Book your Preston to Prestwick train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Prestwick is 228.7 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central in around 3h 23m.