There are 4 ways to get from Braehead to Prestwick by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX23 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
1h 14m£11–14Drive 32.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Braehead to Prestwick32.4 mi
41 min£9–12Train
- Take the train from Scotstounhill to Glasgow Central Low LevelDalmuir - Rutherglen / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick TownGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
1h 16m£15–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Braehead to Prestwick32.4 mi
41 min£70–85
Braehead to Prestwick by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Braehead to Prestwick is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Braehead to Prestwick is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Braehead station to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Braehead to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Scotstounhill and arriving at Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Braehead and Prestwick is 40 miles. The road distance is 32.6 miles.
The best way to get from Braehead to Prestwick without a car is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs £11 - £15.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Braehead to Prestwick, including transfers.
Braehead to Prestwick bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Bus Station.
Braehead to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Scotstounhill station.
The best way to get from Braehead to Prestwick is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs £11 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £16 and takes 1h 16m.
What companies run services between Braehead, Renfrewshire, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Scotstounhill to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 1h 16m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Scotstounhill to Glasgow Central Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- enquiries@mcgillsbuses.co.uk
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- £70–85
Titan Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 530 4242
- Website
- titantaxis.co.uk
Clydebank Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 941 1101
Renfrewshire Cab Co
- Phone
- +44 141 887 7770
- Website
- renfrewshirecabco.co.uk
Paisley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 884 8888
- Website
- paisleytaxis.com
Gryffe Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1505 322 255
- Website
- gryfferadiocars.co.uk
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Ken Cars
- Phone
- +44 141 776 2222
- Website
- kencars.co.uk
Hastie Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 825000
- Website
- hastiecars.com
Glasgow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 429 7070
- Website
- glasgowtaxis.co.uk
Glasgow Minibus Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 447 0017
- Website
- glasgow-taxi.co.uk
Drymen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1360 660077
Clyde Cabs
- Phone
- +44 141 266 0044
- Website
- clydecabs.co.uk
City Cars Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 141 959 1212
- Website
- citycarsglasgow.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Braehead to Prestwick bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Braehead to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Braehead to Prestwick is 33 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Braehead to Prestwick.
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