What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Prestwick?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Prestwick is to bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) which costs £50 - £100 and takes 12h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Prestwick?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Prestwick is to fly and train which takes 4h 20m and costs £100 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road and arriving at Saunterne Road via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Prestwick Town via London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Prestwick?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Prestwick is 441 miles. The road distance is 397.9 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Prestwick without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Prestwick without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £100 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Prestwick?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Waterloo Station to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Prestwick bus from?

Waterloo Station to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Prestwick train from?

Waterloo Station to Prestwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Prestwick is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £100 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £220 and takes 11h 27m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Prestwick bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Prestwick train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Prestwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Prestwick is 398 miles. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Waterloo Station to Prestwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Prestwick?

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 217+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Waterloo Station to Prestwick - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
6h 20m
£103–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus 4 / ...
11h 27m
£43–215
Drive 395.6 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Prestwickcar 395.6 mi
7h 10m
£99–142
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
4h 20m
£101–269
Bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Glasgowbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus 4 / ...
12h 16m
£51–97
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
4h 26m
£92–334
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
4h 46m
£59–168
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
4h 44m
£68–158
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h
£60–163
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 22m
£128–319

Waterloo Station to Prestwick by subway and train

140Weekly Services

6h 20mAverage Duration

£103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 438.3 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Prestwick, Scotland?

You can take a subway from Waterloo station to Prestwick Town via Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Saunterne Road via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 27m.

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