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 £16 - £45 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 17m and costs £45 - £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 22m.

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 22m and costs £27 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m 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 22m and costs £27 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £45 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 17m 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 504+ 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 CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick TownGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
3h 22m
£27–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
4h 51m
£17–42
Drive 179.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Prestwick179.9 mi
3h 17m
£45–65
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
6h 20m
£79–184
Bus via Gardiner Street
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Station181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Street4
6h 42m
£22–55
Train to Liverpool, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
6h 1m
£98–222

Preston to Prestwick by train

214Weekly Trains

3h 22mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.5 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 51m.

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