The average train between Prestwick and Bournemouth takes 8h 49m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwick to Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
Prestwick to Bournemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
Prestwick to Bournemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Prestwick to Bournemouth train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Prestwick and Bournemouth is 561.6 km. The road distance is 878 km.
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Bournemouth via Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 26m.