There are 5 ways to get from Kirkcudbright to Prestwick by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train, line 4 bus
best- Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries station500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnock
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Saunterne Road4
3h 51mDrive 58.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kirkcudbright to Prestwick58.3 mi
1h 13m£15–21Bus, train
- Take the bus from Harbour Square to Dumfries station501
- Take the train from Dumfries to KilmarnockCarlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 17mBus via Stranraer
- Take the bus from Carlingwark Street to Port Rodie500
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station923
5h 2mBus
- Take the bus from Dashwood Square to Girvan Station359
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Ayr Bus Station60 / ...
5h 18m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kirkcudbright to Prestwick is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kirkcudbright to Prestwick is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcudbright to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Harbour Square and arriving at Kyle Street via Carlingwark Street, Port Rodie and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Kirkcudbright and Prestwick is 99 miles. The road distance is 58.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kirkcudbright to Prestwick without a car is to bus and train and line 4 bus which takes 3h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Kirkcudbright to Prestwick, including transfers.
Kirkcudbright to Prestwick bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Carlingwark Street station.
Kirkcudbright to Prestwick bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kirkcudbright to Prestwick is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Kirkcudbright to Prestwick.
There are 508+ hotels available in Prestwick.
What companies run services between Kirkcudbright, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Harbour Square to Kyle Street via Carlingwark Street, Port Rodie, and Ayr Bus Station in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dumfries to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £16–22
- 1st Class
- £27–40
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- houstonscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Carlingwark Street to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- 07525 834423
- enquiries@mccallscoaches.com
- Website
- mccallscoaches.com
Bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://www.mccallscoaches.com/
Bus from Harbour Square to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- http://www.mccallscoaches.com/
- Phone
- contact@dumgal.gov.uk
- 030 33 33 3000
- Website
- dumgal.gov.uk
Bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/
Bus from Harbour Square to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/
Bus from Dashwood Square to Girvan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Saunterne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Rail Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide












