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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Prestwick is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 11h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Prestwick is to train and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Saunterne Road via Asda and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Prestwick Town via Nuneaton, Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Leicester to Prestwick?

The distance between Leicester and Prestwick is 360 miles. The road distance is 301.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Prestwick without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 56m and costs £45 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Leicester to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Prestwick bus from?

Leicester to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Asda station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Prestwick train from?

Leicester to Prestwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Nuneaton station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Leicester to Prestwick is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 56m and costs £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Asda, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Leicester to Prestwick bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Prestwick train arrive?

Leicester to Prestwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Prestwick is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Leicester to Prestwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 509+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Leicester to Prestwick - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Leicester to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
6h 56m
£46–193
Bus via Asda
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Buchanan Bus StationUk010
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
11h 5m
£38–96
Drive 299.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Prestwick299.4 mi
5h 24m
£73–106
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
4h 51m
£51–137
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Derby
2. Take the train from Derby to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
8h 2m
£72–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Street4
11h 49m
£38–73
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
5h 8m
£67–195
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
6h 6m
£60–208
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
6h 4m
£56–144
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
6h 3m
£104–347

Leicester to Prestwick by train

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6h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 358.2 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Prestwick Town via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Saunterne Road via Asda and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 5m.

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