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How to get fromEast Kilbride to Prestwickby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from East Kilbride to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain train East Kilbride - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    1h 35m
    £22–44

  2. Drive 28.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Kilbride to Prestwickcar car 28.7 mi
    35 min
    £7–11

  3. Line 18 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to West Regent Streetbus bus 18 / ...
    2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Saunterne Roadbus bus X77k / ...
    1h 49m
    £13–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Kilbride to Prestwicktaxi taxi 28.7 mi
    35 min
    £60–75

  5. Line 6 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cuthbertson Streetbus bus 6
    2. Take the bus from Coplaw Street to Gardiner Streetbus bus 4
    2h 54m
    £13–18

East Kilbride to Prestwick by train

Calendar256Weekly Trains
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?

You can take a train from East Kilbride to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to Saunterne Road via West Regent Street and West Regent Lane in around 1h 49m.

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