There are 10 ways to get from Poole to Prestwick by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
best- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
4h 43m£67–225Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 7m£59–216Train via London
- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
8h 29m£148–332Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus 4 / ...
13h 2m£85–147Drive 429.6 mi
- Drive from Poole to Prestwickcar 429.6 mi
7h 53m£107–155Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 11m£114–368Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 25m£115–282Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
7h 27m£90–215Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Glasgow Centraltrain Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
12h 22m£265–395Train, bus
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus 4
14h 24m£115–189
Poole to Prestwick by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Prestwick is to bus which costs £85 - £150 and takes 13h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Prestwick is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs £65 - £230.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Saunterne Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Prestwick Town via Waterloo station, London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Poole and Prestwick is 437 miles. The road distance is 432.1 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Prestwick without a car is to train via London which takes 8h 29m and costs £140 - £340.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Poole to Prestwick, including transfers.
Poole to Prestwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Prestwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Prestwick is to train via London which takes 8h 29m and costs £140 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £150 and takes 13h 2m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Prestwick, Scotland?
You can take a train from Poole to Prestwick Town via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Saunterne Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 2m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–270
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £260–450
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–270
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–190
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–180
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–27
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Prestwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Poole to Prestwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Prestwick is 432 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Poole to Prestwick.
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