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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Manchester is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Prestwick and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Town and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Manchester?

The distance between Prestwick and Manchester is 261 miles. The road distance is 212 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £65 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Prestwick to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Prestwick to Manchester?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Prestwick to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Prestwick to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Prestwick to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Manchester is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Prestwick to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Prestwick to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Prestwick to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 37m
£68–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77k / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 28m
£26–44
Drive 210.8 mi
1. Drive from Prestwick to Manchestercar 210.8 mi
3h 53m
£51–74
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
4h 57m
£68–177
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Kyle Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 4
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
8h 8m
£46–109
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 9m
£76–215
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester 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 Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 33m
£90–237
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 27m
£78–187

Prestwick to Manchester by train

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 259.4 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 28m.

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