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How to get fromSunderland to Prestwickby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Sunderland to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
    4h 19m
    £36–171

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationbusUkn10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus4 / ...
    5h 36m
    £15–30

  3. Drive 159.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Prestwickcar159.4 mi
    3h 15m
    £40–58

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeNCL - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
    6h 25m
    £79–185

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to CarlisletrainMiddlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to KilmarnocktrainCarlisle - Glasgow Central
    5h 25m
    £42–93

  6. Bus via Newcastle Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus4
    7h 46m
    £23–38

Sunderland to Prestwick by bus

Calendar156Weekly Buses
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a subway from Sunderland to Prestwick Town via Central Station, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 36m.

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