There are 5 ways to get from Buchanan bus Station to Prestwick by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
51 min£6–9Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick TownGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
56 min£11–13Drive 32.9 mi
- Drive from Buchanan bus Station to Prestwick32.9 mi
39 min£9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Buchanan bus Station to Prestwick32.9 mi
39 min£70–85Bus via West Regent Lane
- Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Saunterne RoadX77k / ...
55 min£6–9
Buchanan bus Station to Prestwick by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buchanan bus Station to Prestwick is to bus via West Regent Lane which costs £6 - £9 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Buchanan bus Station to Prestwick is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £8 - £12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at Saunterne Road. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Prestwick Town. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between Buchanan bus Station and Prestwick is 33 miles. The road distance is 33 miles.
The best way to get from Buchanan bus Station to Prestwick without a car is to bus which takes 51 min and costs £6 - £9.
The bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Buchanan bus Station to Prestwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Buchanan bus Station to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Buchanan bus Station to Prestwick is to bus which takes 51 min and costs £6 - £9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £13 and takes 56 min.
What companies run services between Buchanan bus Station, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?
Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–13 and the journey takes 44 min.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from West Regent Lane to Saunterne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- £70–85
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
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- 07552 240041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.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
Buchanan bus Station to Prestwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Saunterne Road station.
Buchanan bus Station to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buchanan bus Station to Prestwick is 33 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Buchanan bus Station to Prestwick.
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