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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Prestwick is to bus via Birmingham which costs £60 - £90 and takes 14h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Prestwick is to fly and train which takes 3h 55m and costs £50 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Gardiner Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Prestwick Town via Wolverhampton and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Southampton to Prestwick?

The distance between Southampton and Prestwick is 402 miles. The road distance is 421.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Prestwick without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs £180 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Southampton to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Prestwick bus from?

Southampton to Prestwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Prestwick train from?

Southampton to Prestwick train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Southampton to Prestwick is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs £180 - £480. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £60 - £90 and takes 14h 12m.

Where does the Southampton to Prestwick bus arrive?

Southampton to Prestwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Prestwick train arrive?

Southampton to Prestwick train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Prestwick is 421 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Southampton to Prestwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 511+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Southampton to Prestwick - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Southampton to Prestwick by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
3h 55m
£53–200
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
8h 52m
£184–479
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus 4
14h 12m
£64–90
Drive 419 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Prestwickcar 419 mi
7h 23m
£105–151
Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
5h
£103–261
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 28m
£100–316
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 24m
£128–327
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 57m
£80–181
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 57m
£86–197
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 17m
£82–248
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus 4 / ...
15h 16m
£69–98

Southampton to Prestwick by train

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Distance: 400.1 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Prestwick Town via Wolverhampton and Glasgow Central in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Gardiner Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 12m.

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