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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Prestwick is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Prestwick is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Prestwick Town via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Manchester to Prestwick?

The distance between Manchester and Prestwick is 260 miles. The road distance is 212.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Prestwick without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Manchester to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Prestwick bus from?

Manchester to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Prestwick train from?

Manchester to Prestwick train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Manchester to Prestwick is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Manchester to Prestwick bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Prestwick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Prestwick is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Manchester to Prestwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 511+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Manchester to Prestwick - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
4h 36m
£53–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus 4 / ...
5h 1m
£25–40
Drive 211 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Prestwickcar 211 mi
3h 53m
£52–75
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 13m
£64–179
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus 4
7h 27m
£35–48
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 41m
£73–199
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 17m
£69–190
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
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 24m
£71–214
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
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 23m
£77–230

Manchester to Prestwick by train

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4h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 258.8 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestwick Town via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 1m.

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