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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Prestwick is to bus which costs £27 - £75 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Prestwick is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs £50 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham and arriving at Saunterne Road via Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Prestwick Town via Birmingham New Street, Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Prestwick?

The distance between Cheltenham and Prestwick is 379 miles. The road distance is 332.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Prestwick without a car is to train via Preston which takes 6h 54m and costs £50 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Cheltenham to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Prestwick bus from?

Cheltenham to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cheltenham station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Prestwick train from?

Cheltenham to Prestwick train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Prestwick is to train via Preston which takes 6h 54m and costs £50 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £75 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Prestwick bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Prestwick train arrive?

Cheltenham to Prestwick train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Prestwick is 332 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Cheltenham to Prestwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 508+ hotels available in Prestwick.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cheltenham 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 via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
6h 54m
£54–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cheltenham to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
8h 29m
£27–75
Drive 330.2 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Prestwick330.2 mi
5h 39m
£81–117
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 42m
£55–143
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick TownGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
8h 5m
£190–569
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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
4h 26m
£53–162
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
6h 3m
£123–436
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 3m
£58–142
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - 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
5h 46m
£58–156
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
6h 31m
£93–326

Cheltenham to Prestwick by train

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Distance: 376.4 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Prestwick Town via Birmingham New Street, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cheltenham to Saunterne Road via Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 29m.

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