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

The cheapest way to get from York to Prestwick is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 27m.

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 to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Saunterne Road via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and West Regent Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

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 Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from York to Prestwick?

The distance between York and Prestwick is 290 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 which takes 4h 41m and costs £140 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m 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 Blossom Street station.

Where do I catch the York to Prestwick train from?

York to Prestwick train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Prestwick?

The best way to get from York to Prestwick is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 27m.

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 Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central 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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How do I get a bus ticket from York to Prestwick?

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

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York to Prestwick - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from York to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
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 41m
£144–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Saunterne Roadbus X77
9h 27m
£34–58
Drive 208.2 mi
1. Drive from York to Prestwickcar 208.2 mi
3h 54m
£51–74
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, 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
6h 51m
£92–239
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 10m
£94–214
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham Internationaltrain
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 37m
£118–227
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
7h 3m
£75–205
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 33m
£124–242

York to Prestwick by train

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4h 41mAverage Duration

£144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 288.5 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from York to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Saunterne Road via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and West Regent Lane in around 9h 27m.

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