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How to get fromManchester to Prestwickby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
    4h 36m
    £63–152

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus bus X77k / ...
    5h 2m
    £33–49

  3. Drive  211.3 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Prestwickcar car 211.3 mi
    3h 53m
    £53–76

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain train
    5h 16m
    £66–182

  5. Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus bus 4
    6h 57m
    £43–69

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain train
    6h 5m
    £78–197

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain train
    5h 20m
    £73–164

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
    7h 3m
    £79–209

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
    6h 38m
    £90–216

Manchester to Prestwick by train

Calendar224Weekly Trains
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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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 2m.

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