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 £30 - £80 and takes 11h 22m.

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 56m and costs £60 - £160.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Saunterne Road via Bus Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

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 53m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Prestwick?

The distance between Cardiff and Prestwick is 420 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 53m and costs £55 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD 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 53m and costs £55 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 11h 22m.

Where does the Cardiff to Prestwick bus arrive?

Cardiff to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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 10m 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 511+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Cardiff to Prestwick - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
7h 53m
£57–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
11h 22m
£34–79
Drive 367.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Prestwick367.8 mi
7h 10m
£91–131
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
4h 56m
£61–160
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Street4
12h 47m
£58–155
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
6h 12m
£66–172
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
5h 55m
£72–196
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
6h 18m
£84–200

Cardiff to Prestwick by train

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7h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 417.2 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Saunterne Road via Bus Station, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 22m.

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