There are 5 ways to get from Prestwick to Cupar by train, bus, or car
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Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
3h 18m£55–104Bus via Clackmannan
cheapest- Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 4 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from North Approach Road to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Baybus X24
4h 25m£17–28Drive 95.5 mi
- Drive from Prestwick to Cuparcar 95.5 mi
1h 50m£24–34Train
- Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
3h 52m£54–99Bus
- Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 4 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
4h 46m
Prestwick to Cupar by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Cupar is to bus via Clackmannan which costs £17 - £28 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Cupar is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick station to Cupar. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Crossgate via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Cupar. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Town and arriving at Cupar via Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Prestwick and Cupar is 127 miles. The road distance is 96 miles.
The best way to get from Prestwick to Cupar without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 18m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Prestwick to Cupar, including transfers.
Prestwick to Cupar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Station Road.
Prestwick to Cupar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
The best way to get from Prestwick to Cupar is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 18m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Clackmannan, which costs £17 - £28 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Cupar, Scotland?
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Cupar via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Crossgate via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, and Bus Station in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from North Approach Road to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Prestwick to Cupar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Prestwick to Cupar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Cupar is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Prestwick to Cupar.
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