Rome2Rio

How to get fromPrescot to Scotlandby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Scotland

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Prescot to Scotland 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.

  1. Train via Wigan North Western

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 31m
    £64–117
  2. Drive  209.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Prescot to Glasgowcar car 209.9 mi
    3h 36m
    £53–76
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houghton Street to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 10A
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 802 / ...
    6h 1m
  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Rainhill to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    4h 40m
    £92–231
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Glasgow Centraltrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
    4h 40m
    £60–110
  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Rainhill to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    5h 23m
    £101–241
  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    5h 47m
    £62–147

Prescot to Scotland by train

Calendar171Weekly Trains
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Prescot, England and Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 35m. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houghton Street to Buchanan Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 6h 1m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There