The average train between Prestwick and Leuchars takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Prestwick to Leuchars. 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 Leuchars. 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 Leuchars at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Leuchars. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at Leuchars station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Prestwick to Leuchars train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
Prestwick to Leuchars train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Leuchars station.
Book your Prestwick to Leuchars train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Prestwick and Leuchars is 145.6 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Leuchars via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 3h 23m.