What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Prestwick?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Prestwick is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Prestwick?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Prestwick is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Prestwick?

The distance between Aberdeen and Prestwick is 192 miles. The road distance is 172.9 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Prestwick without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Prestwick without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £80 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Prestwick?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Aberdeen to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Prestwick bus from?

Aberdeen to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Prestwick is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Prestwick bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Prestwick is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Aberdeen to Prestwick.

Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 536+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Aberdeen to Prestwick - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Aberdeen to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
3h 43m
£84–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
4h 24m
£21–33
Drive 171.9 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Prestwickcar 171.9 mi
3h 6m
£42–61
Fly, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ABZ - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 39m
£94–308
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
3h 44m
£73–129
Bus via Dundee
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus
2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus 4 / ...
5h 12m
£25–37

Aberdeen to Prestwick by train and bus

106Weekly Services

3h 43mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 190.7 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Queen Street, West George Street, Central Station, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 24m.

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