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

The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Prestwick is to bus which costs £20 - £30 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Prestwick is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Dunbar and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunbar to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Saunterne Road via Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station and West Regent Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Dunbar and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Dunbar and arriving at Prestwick Town via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Dunbar to Prestwick?

The distance between Dunbar and Prestwick is 113 miles. The road distance is 103.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunbar to Prestwick without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Dunbar to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Prestwick bus from?

Dunbar to Prestwick bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Prestwick train from?

Dunbar to Prestwick train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Dunbar station.

Train or bus from Dunbar to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Dunbar to Prestwick is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Dunbar to Prestwick bus arrive?

Dunbar to Prestwick bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Dunbar to Prestwick train arrive?

Dunbar to Prestwick train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Dunbar to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunbar to Prestwick is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Dunbar to Prestwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 549+ hotels available in Prestwick.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Dunbar to Prestwick by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
3h 20m
£37–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Shandwick Placebus X7
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus 4
5h 5m
£20–29
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus X7
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Saunterne Roadbus X77
3h 45m
£21–35
Drive 102.6 mi
1. Drive from Dunbar to Prestwickcar 102.6 mi
1h 52m
£26–37

Dunbar to Prestwick by train

138Weekly Trains

3h 20mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dunbar to Prestwick.

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Distance: 112.4 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Dunbar to Prestwick Town via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Saunterne Road via Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and West Regent Lane in around 3h 45m.

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