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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Prestwick is to line 125 bus and bus which costs £27 - £110 and takes 7h 32m.

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 Noel Street and arriving at Saunterne Road via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

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 19m.

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 19m and costs £55 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m 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 Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Noel Street 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 19m and costs £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can line 125 bus and bus, which costs £27 - £110 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Bolton to Prestwick bus arrive?

Bolton to Prestwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at 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 519+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Bolton to Prestwick - 7 ways to travel via train, line 125 bus, bus, and car

There are 7 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 19m
£58–164
Line 125 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus 125
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus 4 / ...
7h 32m
£28–101
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 52m
£72–175
Line 125 bus, bus via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus 125
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus 4 / ...
8h 2m
£44–102
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 27m
£76–201
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
7h 11m
£99–215

Bolton to Prestwick by train

224Weekly Trains

4h 19mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.3 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Noel Street to Saunterne Road via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 32m.

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