What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 13h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick is to train and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs £100 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Saunterne Road via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Prestwick Town via Moorgate station, London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Prestwick is 483 miles. The road distance is 415.1 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £75 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick?

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick bus from?

Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £75 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 13h 47m.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick bus arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick is 415 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick?

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

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Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
7h 28m
£79–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
13h 47m
£42–94
Drive 412.7 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick412.7 mi
7h 11m
£102–148
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Ham
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
4h 40m
£104–307
Bus via Leicester
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station777
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Street4
17h 55m
£57–108
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
5h 34m
£107–311
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Ham
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
5h 33m
£103–284
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
5h 36m
£73–204
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
5h 35m
£70–178
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LGW - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
5h 41m
£72–177
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
6h 28m
£69–170

Southend-on-Sea to Prestwick by train, foot, and subway

129Weekly Services

7h 28mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 480.6 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Prestwick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Prestwick Town via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Saunterne Road via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 47m.

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