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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Prestwick is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 11h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Prestwick is to train and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Saunterne Road via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Prestwick Town via Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Prestwick?

The distance between Cardiff and Prestwick is 419 miles. The road distance is 369.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Prestwick without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £70 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Cardiff to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Prestwick bus from?

Cardiff to Prestwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Prestwick train from?

Cardiff to Prestwick train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Prestwick is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £70 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 11h 2m.

Where does the Cardiff to Prestwick bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Prestwick train arrive?

Cardiff to Prestwick train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Prestwick is 370 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Cardiff to Prestwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 487+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Cardiff to Prestwick - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff 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 Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
7h 42m
£70–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus 4 / ...
11h 2m
£35–79
Drive 367.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Prestwickcar 367.8 mi
7h 13m
£89–128
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
4h 54m
£52–124
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Howard Street to Gardiner Streetbus 4
11h 39m
£199–664
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 13m
£73–162
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 52m
£54–188
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
6h 7m
£124–352
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
7h 11m
£77–221

Cardiff to Prestwick by train

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Distance: 417 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Prestwick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Prestwick Town via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Saunterne Road via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 2m.

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