The average train between Southampton and Prestwick takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Prestwick. 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 Southampton and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 3:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Prestwick station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
Southampton to Prestwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Prestwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
Book your Southampton to Prestwick train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Prestwick is 553.6 km. The road distance is 832 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Prestwick Town via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 40m.