There are 4 ways to get from Linlithgow to Prestwick by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Linlithgow to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
1h 35m£19–26Drive 60.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Linlithgow to Prestwick60.3 mi
1h 15m£15–22Train
- Take the train from Linlithgow to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick TownGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
1h 43m£24–29Bus
- Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus StationX37 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
3h 4m
Linlithgow to Prestwick by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Linlithgow to Prestwick is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Linlithgow to Prestwick is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Linlithgow to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Cross and arriving at Saunterne Road via St Andrew`s Church and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Linlithgow to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Linlithgow and arriving at Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Linlithgow and Prestwick is 63 miles. The road distance is 60.6 miles.
The best way to get from Linlithgow to Prestwick without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 35m and costs £18 - £27.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Linlithgow to Prestwick, including transfers.
Linlithgow to Prestwick bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from St Andrew`s Church station.
Linlithgow to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Linlithgow station.
The best way to get from Linlithgow to Prestwick is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £23 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Linlithgow, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?
You can take a train from Linlithgow to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross to Saunterne Road via St Andrew`s Church and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 4m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Linlithgow to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Linlithgow to Prestwick bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Linlithgow to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linlithgow to Prestwick is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Linlithgow to Prestwick.
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