The average train between York and Prestwick takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is an hourly train service from York 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 York and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from York to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Prestwick station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
York to Prestwick train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Prestwick train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Prestwick Town station.
Book your York to Prestwick train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between York and Prestwick is 284 km. The road distance is 463 km.
You can take a train from York to Prestwick Town via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 34m.