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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 Streettrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    3h 50m
    £88–155

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus bus X77k / ...
    4h 22m
    £31–44

  3. Drive 171.9 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Prestwickcar car 171.9 mi
    3h 6m
    £42–61

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ABZ - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain train
    5h 28m
    £99–278

  5. Bus via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus bus 4
    5h 43m
    £32–64

Aberdeen to Prestwick by train, foot, and bus

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Queen Street, Pavillion Theatre, Central Station, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 22m.

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