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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Prestwick is to bus via M&S which costs £30 - £80 and takes 12h 48m.

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 40m and costs £40 - £130.

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 Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

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 45m.

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 45m and costs £40 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m 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 National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus 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 45m and costs £40 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Leicester to Prestwick bus arrive?

Leicester to Prestwick bus services, operated by National Express, 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 26m 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 487+ 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 Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 45m
£44–232
Bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus 4
12h 48m
£32–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
10h 21m
£37–68
Drive 299.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Prestwickcar 299.4 mi
5h 26m
£72–103
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
4h 40m
£40–130
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
2. Take the train from Derby to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
8h 6m
£72–222
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 8m
£56–177
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 4m
£53–242
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 54m
£96–344
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 59m
£63–158

Leicester to Prestwick by train

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6h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 358 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 21m.

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