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How to get fromBolton to Prestwickby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bolton to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    4h 20m
    £60–136

  2. Line 125 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus bus 4 / ...
    7h 42m
    £33–66

  3. Drive  198.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Prestwickcar car 198.2 mi
    3h 41m
    £49–71

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain train
    5h 57m
    £74–209

  5. Line 125 bus, bus via Meikle Earnock

    1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus bus 4 / ...
    8h 12m
    £42–73

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain train
    6h 33m
    £80–223

Bolton to Prestwick by train

Calendar226Weekly Trains
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Prestwick Town via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Noel Street to Saunterne Road via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 42m.

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