There are 4 ways to get from Prestwick to Linlithgow 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 LinlithgowGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 45m£21–30Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kyle Street to Bath Street4
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to LinlithgowGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2h 54m£15–27Drive 60.8 mi
- Drive from Prestwick to Linlithgow60.8 mi
1h 15m£16–22Bus
- Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station4 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to AsdaX37
3h 9m
Prestwick to Linlithgow by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Linlithgow is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Linlithgow is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick station to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Town and arriving at Linlithgow via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Prestwick and Linlithgow is 68 miles. The road distance is 61.2 miles.
The best way to get from Prestwick to Linlithgow without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £20 - £30.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Prestwick to Linlithgow, including transfers.
Prestwick to Linlithgow bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Station Road.
Prestwick to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
The best way to get from Prestwick to Linlithgow is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £20 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Linlithgow, Scotland?
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Linlithgow via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Asda in around 3h 9m.
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- 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
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgow
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Bus from Kyle Street to Bath Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Prestwick to Linlithgow bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Prestwick to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Linlithgow is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Prestwick to Linlithgow.
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