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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Prestwick is to bus which costs £30 - £130 and takes 10h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Prestwick is to fly and train which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Saunterne Road via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Prestwick Town via Stafford and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Bristol to Prestwick?

The distance between Bristol and Prestwick is 362 miles. The road distance is 370.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Prestwick without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 29m and costs £65 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Bristol to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Prestwick bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bristol to Prestwick train from?

Bristol to Prestwick train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Bristol to Prestwick is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 29m and costs £65 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £130 and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Bristol to Prestwick bus arrive?

Bristol to Prestwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Bristol to Prestwick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Prestwick is 370 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Bristol to Prestwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 501+ hotels available in Prestwick.

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

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

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Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
4h 1m
£47–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lordswood Rdbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus 4 / ...
10h 22m
£31–123
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
7h 29m
£69–248
Drive 367.9 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Prestwickcar 367.9 mi
6h 19m
£91–131
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 14m
£64–146
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 11m
£54–177
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
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
£117–421
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 43m
£73–278
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
8h 46m
£64–266
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
11h
£96–220

Bristol to Prestwick by train

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7h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 359.8 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Prestwick Town via Stafford and Glasgow Central in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Saunterne Road via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 22m.

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