The average train between Prestwick and York takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwick to York. 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 York. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 10:10 PM which arrives into York at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Prestwick to York? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to York. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at York station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Prestwick to York train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
Prestwick to York train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at York station.
Book your Prestwick to York train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Prestwick and York is 284 km. The road distance is 460 km.
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to York via Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 5m.