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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Prestwick is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Prestwick is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs £60 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Saunterne Road via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Prestwick Town via Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Exeter to Prestwick?

The distance between Exeter and Prestwick is 437 miles. The road distance is 441.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Prestwick without a car is to train via Wigan which takes 9h 7m and costs £85 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Exeter to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Prestwick bus from?

Exeter to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Prestwick train from?

Exeter to Prestwick train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Exeter to Prestwick is to train via Wigan which takes 9h 7m and costs £85 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Exeter to Prestwick bus arrive?

Exeter to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Prestwick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Prestwick is 441 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Exeter to Prestwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Prestwick by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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
5h 4m
£62–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
12h 40m
£37–96
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
9h 7m
£87–339
Drive 438.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Prestwick438.9 mi
7h 23m
£110–159
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 9m
£66–171
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
5h 36m
£107–250
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
6h 59m
£84–260
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
8h 4m
£137–295
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick TownGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
9h 48m
£72–304
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Buchanan Bus StationM19
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Street4
15h 7m
£86–109

Exeter to Prestwick by train

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Distance: 434.6 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Prestwick Town via Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, and Glasgow Central in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Saunterne Road via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 40m.

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