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How to get fromEdinburgh Waverley Station to Prestwickby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Prestwick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    2h 2m
    £22–53

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus bus X77k / ...
    2h 31m
    £15–25

  3. Drive  73.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Prestwickcar car 73.2 mi
    1h 31m
    £18–26

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    2h 30m
    £24–54

  5. Bus via Shandwick Place

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus bus 4
    3h 55m
    £18–31

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Prestwick by train and foot

Calendar268Weekly Services
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 85 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Saunterne Road via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 31m.

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