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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Prestwick is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Prestwick is to fly and train which takes 3h 54m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Millennium Point and arriving at Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Prestwick?

The distance between Birmingham and Prestwick is 333 miles. The road distance is 287.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Prestwick without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Birmingham to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Prestwick bus from?

Birmingham to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Millennium Point station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Prestwick train from?

Birmingham to Prestwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Prestwick is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Birmingham to Prestwick bus arrive?

Birmingham to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Prestwick train arrive?

Birmingham to Prestwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Prestwick is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Birmingham to Prestwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 575+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Birmingham to Prestwick - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Birmingham to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
5h 14m
£113–212
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
3h 54m
£43–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
7h 12m
£44–65
Drive 285.4 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Prestwickcar 285.4 mi
5h 2m
£72–103
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 41m
£110–184
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
8h 7m
£56–92
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 3m
£61–164
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 51m
£85–181
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 10m
£124–438

Birmingham to Prestwick by train

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Distance: 331.1 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Millennium Point to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 12m.

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