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 £35 - £75 and takes 14h 4m.

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 15m and costs £60 - £160.

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, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

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, Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

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 Preston which takes 8h 57m and costs £80 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m 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 Preston which takes 8h 57m and costs £80 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 14h 4m.

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?

There are 492+ hotels available in Prestwick.

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 15m
£61–153
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
14h 4m
£36–74
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
8h 57m
£83–337
Drive 438.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Prestwick438.9 mi
7h 23m
£109–157
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 Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
5h 59m
£67–165
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
5h 20m
£103–259
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
7h 10m
£79–243
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 Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
7h 59m
£133–270
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 50m
£97–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
14h 4m
£40–96

Exeter to Prestwick by train

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Distance: 434.6 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Prestwick Town via Birmingham New Street, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Saunterne Road via Bus Station, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 4m.

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