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How to get fromAberdeen to Prestwickby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen StreettrainAberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick TowntrainGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    3h 49m
    £38–94

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusM9
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus4 / ...
    4h 11m
    £13–38

  3. Drive 172.1 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Prestwickcar172.1 mi
    3h 5m
    £44–63

  4. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeABZ - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
    6h 23m
    £94–221

  5. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeABZ - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
    6h 10m
    £59–211

Aberdeen to Prestwick by train and foot

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 11m.

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