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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Preston is to bus which costs £17 - £50 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Prestwick and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Preston. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Town and arriving at Preston via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Preston?

The distance between Prestwick and Preston is 230 miles. The road distance is 180.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Prestwick to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Prestwick to Preston?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Preston is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £50 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Prestwick to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Prestwick to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Prestwick to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Preston is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Prestwick to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2152+ hotels available in Preston.

Prestwick to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Prestwick to Preston 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 CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to PrestonGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
3h 33m
£31–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk030
5h 16m
£17–49
Drive 179.9 mi
1. Drive from Prestwick to Preston179.9 mi
3h 17m
£45–65
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 50m
£78–170
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to CarlisleGlasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to PrestonGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
4h 41m
£40–114
Train, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)GLA - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
6h 45m
£92–185

Prestwick to Preston by train

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3h 33mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.5 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Preston via Glasgow Central in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 16m.

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