What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick is to bus which costs £10 - £25 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh bus Station and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh bus Station station to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 and arriving at Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh bus Station and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick?

The distance between Edinburgh bus Station and Prestwick is 86 miles. The road distance is 73.6 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 10m and costs £29 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick bus from?

Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick train from?

Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 10m and costs £29 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £15 - £23 and takes 2h 19m.

Where does the Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick bus arrive?

Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49.

Where does the Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick train arrive?

Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick?

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 506+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick by train, bus, or car

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick TownGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 10m
£30–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to GlasgowUk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
2h 23m
£10–25
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49megabus 900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
2h 19m
£15–22
Drive 73.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick73.2 mi
1h 30m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow CentralEdinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick TownGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 39m
£25–88

Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick by foot and train

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2h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 85.6 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Edinburgh bus Station, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh bus Station to Prestwick Town via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Saunterne Road via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 19m.

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