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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Prestwick is to bus via Bristol which costs £28 - £75 and takes 13h 26m.

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 11m and costs £40 - £140.

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 Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

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 8h 55m.

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 8h 55m and costs £65 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 National Express, 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 8h 55m and costs £65 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 13h 26m.

Where does the Exeter to Prestwick bus arrive?

Exeter to Prestwick bus services, operated by National Express, 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 28m 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?

There are 484+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Exeter to Prestwick - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 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 Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 11m
£44–133
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77 / ...
13h 26m
£29–75
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
8h 55m
£68–339
Drive 438.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Prestwickcar 438.9 mi
7h 28m
£107–154
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 28m
£67–163
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 25m
£106–266
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 19m
£63–237
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 59m
£69–239
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 56m
£117–430
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
9h 50m
£57–305
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus 4
15h 27m
£39–91

Exeter to Prestwick by train

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Distance: 434.3 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Saunterne Road via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 26m.

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