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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Prestwick is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Prestwick is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Preston to Prestwick?

The distance between Preston and Prestwick is 230 miles. The road distance is 181 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Prestwick without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £27 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Preston to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Prestwick bus from?

Preston to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Prestwick train from?

Preston to Prestwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Preston to Prestwick is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £27 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Preston to Prestwick bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Prestwick train arrive?

Preston to Prestwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Preston to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Prestwick is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Preston to Prestwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 501+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Preston to Prestwick - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
3h 25m
£28–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
4h 51m
£18–35
Drive 179.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Prestwickcar 179.9 mi
3h 19m
£45–64
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
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 21m
£73–179
Bus via Gardiner Street
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus 4
6h 42m
£22–55
Train to Liverpool, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 2m
£84–196

Preston to Prestwick by train

222Weekly Trains

3h 25mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.3 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 51m.

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