The average train between Prestwick and Arbroath takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwick to Arbroath. 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 Arbroath. 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 Arbroath at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at Arbroath station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Prestwick to Arbroath train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
Prestwick to Arbroath train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Arbroath station.
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The distance between Prestwick and Arbroath is 172.7 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Arbroath via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 29m.