There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Prestwick by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
1h 30m£11–15Drive 35.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton to Prestwickcar 35.7 mi
47 min£9–13Train
- Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
1h 32m£18–31Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to Prestwicktaxi 35.7 mi
47 min£150–190Line 267 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 267 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
2h 12m£13–19
Hamilton to Prestwick by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Prestwick is to drive which costs £9 - £13 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Prestwick is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £9 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Hamilton and Prestwick is 47 miles. The road distance is 35.9 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Prestwick without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs £11 - £15.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Hamilton to Prestwick, including transfers.
Hamilton to Prestwick bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Burnside Lane station.
Hamilton to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Prestwick is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs £11 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 1h 32m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamilton Central to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 1h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01698 386 030
- mail@jmbtravel.co.uk
- Website
- JMB Travel
Bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- JMB Travel
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- £150–190
Bridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 422 288
Cadzow Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 891 990
- Website
- cadzowcars.com
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Hamilton Toa Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1698 281 144
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Booking & Getting There
Hamilton to Prestwick bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Prestwick is 36 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Hamilton to Prestwick.
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