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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 train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
    4h 14m
    £52–141

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus bus X77k / ...
    5h 37m
    £28–41

  3. Drive  159.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Prestwickcar car 159.4 mi
    3h 16m
    £40–57

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain train
    5h 29m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain train Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    5h 19m
    £65–112

  6. Bus via Westmorland Rd-Discovery Msm

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus bus 4
    7h 44m
    £39–61

Sunderland to Prestwick by train and foot

Calendar188Weekly Services
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Prestwick Town via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 37m.

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