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

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There are 5 ways to get from Darlington to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    4h 8m
    £128–186

  2. Drive 164.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darlington to Prestwickcar car 164.3 mi
    3h 19m
    £40–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus bus X77k / ...
    5h 47m
    £48–106

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain train
    6h 11m
    £88–212

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
    4h 46m
    £86–190

Darlington to Prestwick by train

Calendar23Weekly Trains
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 47m.

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