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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Hillhead is to bus which costs £6 - £9 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Hillhead is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Hillhead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Station Road station and arriving at University Union. Services depart five times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Prestwick and Hillhead?

No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Hillhead station. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Town and arriving at Hillhead SPT Subway Station via St Enoch SPT Subway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Hillhead?

The distance between Prestwick and Hillhead is 40 miles. The road distance is 33.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Hillhead without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £18 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Prestwick to Hillhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Hillhead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Hillhead train from?

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

Train or bus from Prestwick to Hillhead?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Hillhead is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £9 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Prestwick to Hillhead bus arrive?

Prestwick to Hillhead bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at University Union station.

Where does the Prestwick to Hillhead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Prestwick to Hillhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Hillhead is 34 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Prestwick to Hillhead.

Where can I stay near Hillhead?

There are 869+ hotels available in Hillhead.

Prestwick to Hillhead - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Prestwick to Hillhead by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
1h 4m
£19–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to University Unionbus X77
1h 5m
£6–9
Drive 33.5 mi
1. Drive from Prestwick to Hillheadcar 33.5 mi
39 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Prestwick to Hillheadtaxi 33.5 mi
39 min
£110–140
Bus, line 4 bus
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Waterloo Lanebus X77k / ...
2. Take the bus from Bothwell Street to University Unionbus 4 / ...
1h 5m
£8–12
Bus, line 6 bus
1. Take the bus from Kyle Street to Nithsdale Drivebus 4
2. Take the bus from Cuthbertson Street to Cecil Streetbus 6
2h 23m
£8–12

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Prestwick to Hillhead.

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Distance: 40.2 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Hillhead, Glasgow City, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Central every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Station Road to University Union 5 times a day. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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