What is the cheapest way to get from York to Prestwick?

The cheapest way to get from York to Prestwick is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from York to Prestwick?

The fastest way to get from York to Prestwick is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between York and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Saunterne Road via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between York and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from York to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Prestwick Town via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from York to Prestwick?

The distance between York and Prestwick is 289 miles. The road distance is 209.4 miles.

How do I travel from York to Prestwick without a car?

The best way to get from York to Prestwick without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 30m and costs £55 - £160.

How long does it take to get from York to Prestwick?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from York to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Prestwick bus from?

York to Prestwick bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Prestwick train from?

York to Prestwick train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Prestwick?

The best way to get from York to Prestwick is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 30m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the York to Prestwick bus arrive?

York to Prestwick bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Prestwick train arrive?

York to Prestwick train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from York to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Prestwick is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from York to Prestwick.

How do I get a train ticket from York to Prestwick?

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 501+ hotels available in Prestwick.

York to Prestwick - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from York to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from York 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 30m
£57–154
Drive 208.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Prestwickcar 208.2 mi
3h 54m
£52–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus 4 / ...
7h 48m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
7h 8m
£89–199
Train
1. Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h 43m
£69–84
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
7h 19m
£71–159
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 44m
£60–192

York to Prestwick by train and foot

268Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 287.5 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from York to Prestwick Town via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Saunterne Road via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 48m.

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