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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Prestwick is to bus via Birmingham which costs £40 - £130 and takes 15h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Prestwick is to train and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs £50 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Gardiner Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Prestwick Town via Stafford and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Prestwick?

The distance between Bournemouth and Prestwick is 431 miles. The road distance is 430.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Prestwick without a car is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs £60 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Bournemouth to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Prestwick bus from?

Bournemouth to Prestwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Prestwick train from?

Bournemouth to Prestwick train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Prestwick is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs £60 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £40 - £130 and takes 15h 12m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Prestwick bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Prestwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Prestwick train arrive?

Bournemouth to Prestwick train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Prestwick is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Bournemouth to Prestwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 483+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Bournemouth to Prestwick - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Bournemouth to Prestwick by train, plane, bus, or car

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

Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
4h 21m
£54–190
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus 4
15h 12m
£43–126
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
9h 12m
£65–336
Drive 427.7 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Prestwickcar 427.7 mi
7h 46m
£102–148
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 49m
£84–272
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 44m
£119–243
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 56m
£69–225
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 48m
£85–232
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
9h 19m
£70–326
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus 4 / ...
15h 21m
£43–119

Bournemouth to Prestwick by train

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Distance: 428.7 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Prestwick Town via Stafford and Glasgow Central in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Gardiner Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 12m.

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