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Prestwich to Scotland trains

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The average train between Prestwich and Scotland takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwich to Scotland. 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 17m
Duration
227 mi
Distance
£80
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 12m
£52–132

Prestwich to Scotland train times

Trains run hourly between Prestwich and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Prestwich is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Scotland at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 18m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedCaledonian Sleeper7h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast8h 35m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 39m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 40m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express12h 48m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 19m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 51m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 40m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Prestwich to Scotland? 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.

Map of how to get from Prestwich to Scotland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 226.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Prestwich, England and Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Prestwich to Glasgow Central via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Preston in around 4h 12m.

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