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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Prestwick is to bus via Gardiner Street which costs £30 - £90 and takes 13h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Prestwick is to fly and train which takes 2h 50m and costs £75 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Prestwick Town via Tottenham Court Road station, London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Prestwick?

The distance between Heathrow and Prestwick is 380 miles. The road distance is 394 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heathrow to Prestwick without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £70 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Heathrow to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Prestwick bus from?

Heathrow to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Prestwick train from?

Heathrow to Prestwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from Heathrow to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Prestwick is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £70 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 12h 21m.

Where does the Heathrow to Prestwick bus arrive?

Heathrow to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Heathrow to Prestwick train arrive?

Heathrow to Prestwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Heathrow to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow to Prestwick is 394 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Heathrow to Prestwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 501+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Heathrow to Prestwick - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Heathrow to Prestwick by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
2h 50m
£75–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
12h 21m
£32–89
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
6h 50m
£75–235
Drive 391.7 mi
1. Drive from Heathrow to Prestwickcar 391.7 mi
6h 53m
£96–139
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
4h 9m
£95–260
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Stratfordtrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
4h 45m
£106–260
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
4h 40m
£51–149
Bus via Gardiner Street
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgowbus Ukn10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus 4
13h 47m
£32–89

Heathrow to Prestwick by train and subway

139Weekly Services

6h 50mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 378.1 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Prestwick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Prestwick Town via Tottenham Court Road Station, Tottenham Court Road station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 21m.

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