There are 10 ways to get from Gloucester to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Preston
best- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
7h 17m£121–234Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus 4 / ...
9h 23m£45–77Drive 333.8 mi
- Drive from Gloucester to Prestwickcar 333.8 mi
5h 47m£83–120Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 1m£64–163Train
- Take the train from Gloucester to Glasgow Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
8h 39m£235–331Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
4h 43m£71–152Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 13m£81–217Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 44m£140–425Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 56m£88–206Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 21m£122–289
Gloucester to Prestwick by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Prestwick is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Prestwick is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs £70 - £160.
No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Saunterne Road via Millennium Point and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Prestwick Town via Birmingham New Street, Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Gloucester and Prestwick is 385 miles. The road distance is 335.8 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Prestwick without a car is to train via Preston which takes 7h 17m and costs £120 - £240.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Gloucester to Prestwick, including transfers.
Gloucester to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Prestwick train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Prestwick is to train via Preston which takes 7h 17m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Prestwick, Scotland?
You can take a train from Gloucester to Prestwick Town via Birmingham New Street, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester to Saunterne Road via Millennium Point and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 23m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £29–120
Flights from Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £29–120
Flights from Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £29–120
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £220–310
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Gloucester to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Gloucester to Prestwick train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Prestwick is 336 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Gloucester to Prestwick.
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