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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Prestwick is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Prestwick is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Saunterne Road via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Prestwick Town via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Bolton to Prestwick?

The distance between Bolton and Prestwick is 250 miles. The road distance is 199.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Prestwick without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £50 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Bolton to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Prestwick bus from?

Bolton to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Prestwick train from?

Bolton to Prestwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Bolton to Prestwick is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £50 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Bolton to Prestwick bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bolton to Prestwick train arrive?

Bolton to Prestwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Prestwick is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Bolton to Prestwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Bolton to Prestwick?

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 511+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Bolton to Prestwick - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bolton to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h 20m
£51–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus 4 / ...
7h 14m
£25–40
Drive 198.2 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Prestwickcar 198.2 mi
3h 41m
£49–71
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 41m
£66–183
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus 4
9h 19m
£40–60
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 9m
£73–218
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 45m
£71–194
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 21m
£71–239

Bolton to Prestwick by train

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4h 20mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.3 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Prestwick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bolton to Prestwick Town via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Saunterne Road via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 14m.

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