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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Prestwick is to fly and train which costs £40 - £140 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Prestwick is to fly and train which takes 4h 41m and costs £40 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Kyle Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Dublin to Prestwick?

The distance between Dublin and Prestwick is 226 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Prestwick without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Dublin to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Prestwick bus from?

Dublin to Prestwick bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Prestwick bus arrive?

Dublin to Prestwick bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 550+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Dublin to Prestwick - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Prestwick by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
4h 41m
£40–140
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
8h 35m
Train, car ferry, Bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Ayrbus 923
9h 31m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
4. Take the train from Stranraer to Prestwick Towntrain
9h 40m
£90–324
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 42m
£46–172
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 51m
£74–188
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 19m
£71–157
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 53m
£74–180
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
8h 57m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
9h 17m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestwickcar
5h 15m
£69–284

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 224.8 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Prestwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Prestwick. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, then take the train to Prestwick Town. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Kyle Street via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 8h 35m.

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