The average train between Prestwick and Aberdeen takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwick to Aberdeen. 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 Prestwick and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Prestwick to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
Prestwick to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
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The distance between Prestwick and Aberdeen is 239.7 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Aberdeen via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 28m.