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The average train between Exeter and Prestwick takes 9h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Prestwick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 14m
Duration
496 mi
Distance
£224
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

best
  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
8h 55m
£175–306

Exeter to Prestwick train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Exeter and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 11:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 17m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 17m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 17m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 50m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 24m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 18m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 50m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 24m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 18m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 50m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 24m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 18m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 50m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 24m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 18m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 50m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Prestwick? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Exeter to Prestwick.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 495.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Prestwick Town via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 55m.

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