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Trip Overview

The average train between Gloucester and Prestwick takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Gloucester 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.

7h 37m
Duration
383 mi
Distance
£165
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

best
  1. Take the train from Gloucester 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
7h 23m
£125–233

Gloucester to Prestwick train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Gloucester and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 11:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 29m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 55m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 56m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 29m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 55m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 56m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 29m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 55m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 56m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 29m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 55m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 56m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 29m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 55m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Prestwick.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 382.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Prestwick Town via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 23m.

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