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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 Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
    4h 30m
    £37–120

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationbusUk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus4 / ...
    5h 35m
    £15–30

  3. Drive 159.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Prestwickcar159.4 mi
    3h 15m
    £39–57

  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 28m
    £74–132

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to CarlisletrainMiddlesbrough - Carlisle
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to KilmarnocktrainCarlisle - Glasgow Central
    5h 23m
    £43–60

  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 33m
    £23–38

Sunderland to Prestwick by train

Calendar78Weekly Trains
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Prestwick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Prestwick Town via Carlisle and Glasgow Central in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 35m.

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