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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Aviemore is to bus via Aviemore Burnside Avenue which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Aviemore is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick station to Aviemore station. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Prestwick and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Town and arriving at Aviemore via Glasgow Queen Street and Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Aviemore?

The distance between Prestwick and Aviemore is 172 miles. The road distance is 164.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Aviemore without a car is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Prestwick to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Aviemore bus from?

Prestwick to Aviemore bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Aviemore train from?

Prestwick to Aviemore train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.

Train or bus from Prestwick to Aviemore?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Aviemore is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Prestwick to Aviemore bus arrive?

Prestwick to Aviemore bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Prestwick to Aviemore train arrive?

Prestwick to Aviemore train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Prestwick to Aviemore?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Aviemore is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Prestwick to Aviemore.

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

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Where can I stay near Aviemore?

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Prestwick to Aviemore - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Prestwick to Aviemore by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77k / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus Uk093
4h 26m
£34–63
Bus via Aviemore Burnside Avenue
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyle Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 4
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore Burnside Avenuebus Ember
6h 10m
£23–33
Train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
3. Take the train from Stirling to Aviemoretrain
4h 54m
£52–118
Drive 163.3 mi
1. Drive from Prestwick to Aviemorecar 163.3 mi
3h 6m
£41–59
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
5h
£58–119

Prestwick to Aviemore by train and foot

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4h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 170.6 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Aviemore, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Station Road to Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Prestwick Town to Aviemore via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Stirling in around 4h 54m.

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