There are 5 ways to get from Prestwick to Falkirk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk HighGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 30m£23–28Drive 56.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Prestwick to Falkirk56.2 mi
1h 4m£15–21Bus via Glasgow
- Take the bus from Station Road to Blythswood StreetX77k / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston StationX37
2h 36mTrain via Falkirk Grahamston
- Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk GrahamstonGlasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston / ...
2h 20m£23–24Bus
- Take the bus from Kyle Street to Buchanan Bus Station4
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston StationX37
3h 43m
Prestwick to Falkirk by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Falkirk is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Falkirk is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick station to Falkirk station. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Grahamston Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Town and arriving at Falkirk High via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Prestwick and Falkirk is 60 miles. The road distance is 56.6 miles.
The best way to get from Prestwick to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £22 - £29.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Prestwick to Falkirk, including transfers.
Prestwick to Falkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Station Road.
Prestwick to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
The best way to get from Prestwick to Falkirk is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £22 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Falkirk, Scotland?
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Falkirk High via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Grahamston Station via Blythswood Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 36m.
- 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
- £11–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk High
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Bus from Station Road to Blythswood Street
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Kyle Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Prestwick to Falkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Blythswood Street station.
Prestwick to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Falkirk is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Prestwick to Falkirk.
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