The average train between Prestwick and Bournemouth takes 11h 57m and the fastest train takes 9h 1m. The train service runs several times per day 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 5 times a day between Prestwick and Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth at 2:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 11h 57m. 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 11h 57m.
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.
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The distance between Prestwick and Bournemouth is 561.6 km. The road distance is 812 km.
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Bournemouth via Glasgow Central and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 53m.