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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 12h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Cheltenham is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick station to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Promenade via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Lordswood Rd and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Prestwick and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Town and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Cheltenham?

The distance between Prestwick and Cheltenham is 379 miles. The road distance is 331.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Cheltenham without a car is to train via Wigan which takes 7h 15m and costs £50 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Prestwick to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Cheltenham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Cheltenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Prestwick to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Cheltenham is to train via Wigan which takes 7h 15m and costs £50 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Prestwick to Cheltenham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Prestwick to Cheltenham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Prestwick to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Cheltenham is 332 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Prestwick to Cheltenham.

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

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

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Prestwick to Cheltenham - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Prestwick to Cheltenham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Wigan
best
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
7h 15m
£51–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyle Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 4
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
12h 55m
£37–84
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
9h 46m
£49–100
Drive 329.7 mi
1. Drive from Prestwick to Cheltenhamcar 329.7 mi
5h 41m
£81–117
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 27m
£45–110
Train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Cheltenham Spatrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
8h 47m
£67–242
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 30m
£49–139
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 56m
£62–143
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 53m
£69–172
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 29m
£127–442
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain
7h
£101–314

Prestwick to Cheltenham by train

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7h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 376.4 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Cheltenham Spa via Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Promenade via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Lordswood Rd, and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 9h 46m.

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