There are 5 ways to get from Wishaw to Prestwick by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pather Street to Buchanan Bus Station240X
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
1h 35mDrive 40.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wishaw to Prestwick40.3 mi
57 min£11–15Train
- Take the train from Wishaw to Glasgow CentralLanark - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick TownGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
1h 37m£18–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wishaw to Prestwick40.3 mi
57 min£85–110Line 240 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Alexander Street to Buchanan Bus Station240
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
2h 47m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wishaw to Prestwick is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Wishaw to Prestwick is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Wishaw to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Pather Street and arriving at Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Wishaw to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Wishaw and arriving at Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Wishaw and Prestwick is 51 miles. The road distance is 40.6 miles.
The best way to get from Wishaw to Prestwick without a car is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Wishaw to Prestwick, including transfers.
Wishaw to Prestwick bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, depart from Pather Street station.
Wishaw to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Wishaw station.
The best way to get from Wishaw to Prestwick is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £20 and takes 1h 37m.
What companies run services between Wishaw, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Pather Street to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wishaw to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central in around 1h 37m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Wishaw to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 332 6811
- enquiry@spt.co.uk
- Website
- spt.co.uk
Bus from Pather Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Stuarts Coaches UK
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Alexander Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- £85–110
Redline Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1698 266 633
- Website
- redline-cabs.co.uk
North Lanarkshire Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1698 253 000
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Hamilton Toa Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1698 281 144
Cadzow Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 891 990
- Website
- cadzowcars.com
Bridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 422 288
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More Questions & Answers
Wishaw to Prestwick bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Wishaw to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wishaw to Prestwick is 41 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Wishaw to Prestwick.
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