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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Prestwick is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Prestwick is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Prestwick?

The distance between Dumfries and Prestwick is 70 miles. The road distance is 59.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Prestwick without a car is to train and line 4 bus which takes 1h 48m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Dumfries to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Prestwick bus from?

Dumfries to Prestwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.

Where does the Dumfries to Prestwick bus arrive?

Dumfries to Prestwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Prestwick is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Dumfries to Prestwick.

Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 561+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Dumfries to Prestwick - 4 ways to travel via train, line 4 bus, bus, and car

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Dumfries to Prestwick

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Prestwick. The best route is Train, line 4 bus, a distance of 79.257 km.

Train, line 4 bus
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
1h 48m
£32–55
Drive 59.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Prestwickcar 59.5 mi
1h 18m
£15–22
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
3h 7m
£32–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 3 to Castle Primary schoolbus 246
2. Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Ayr Bus Stationbus 43 / ...
3h 37m

Dumfries to Prestwick by train and bus

50Weekly Services

1h 48mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 69.9 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Court to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 7m.

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