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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Prestwick is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Prestwick is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Saunterne Road via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Prestwick Town via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Prestwick?

The distance between Liverpool and Prestwick is 265 miles. The road distance is 216.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Prestwick without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £50 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Liverpool to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Prestwick bus from?

Liverpool to Prestwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Prestwick train from?

Liverpool to Prestwick train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Prestwick is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £50 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Liverpool to Prestwick bus arrive?

Liverpool to Prestwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Prestwick train arrive?

Liverpool to Prestwick train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Prestwick is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Liverpool to Prestwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 511+ hotels available in Prestwick.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Liverpool 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
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
4h 38m
£53–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus 4 / ...
7h 55m
£40–66
Drive 215.3 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Prestwickcar 215.3 mi
3h 56m
£53–77
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 8m
£65–214
Train, Steam train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leylandtrain
2. Take the train from Leyland to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
9h 24m
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 9m
£63–165
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street 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
5h 37m
£73–252
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 36m
£79–263

Liverpool to Prestwick by train

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 263.2 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestwick Town via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Saunterne Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 55m.

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