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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Prestwick is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Prestwick is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Gardiner Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Prestwick?

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 30m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Prestwick?

The distance between Hamilton and Prestwick is 49 miles. The road distance is 35.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Prestwick without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £17 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Hamilton to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Prestwick bus from?

Hamilton to Prestwick bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Burnside Lane station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Prestwick train from?

Hamilton to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Prestwick is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £17 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 38m.

Where does the Hamilton to Prestwick bus arrive?

Hamilton to Prestwick bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Prestwick train arrive?

Hamilton to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Prestwick is 36 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Hamilton to Prestwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 500+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Hamilton to Prestwick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low LevelLarkhall - Dalmuir / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick TownGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
1h 30m
£18–19
Drive 35.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamilton to Prestwick35.7 mi
46 min
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus StationX1
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Burnside RoadX77 / ...
1h 38m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Prestwick35.7 mi
46 min
£75–95
Line 267 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Park Road to Buchanan Bus Station263 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
2h 9m

Hamilton to Prestwick by train

267Weekly Trains

1h 30mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 49 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Hamilton Central to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Gardiner Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Burnside Road, and Kilmarnock Road in around 1h 38m.

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