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

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

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain train
    5h 9m
    £79–180

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus bus 4 / ...
    12h 57m
    £63–104

  3. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
    8h 55m
    £173–305

  4. Drive  438.9 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Prestwickcar car 438.9 mi
    7h 28m
    £109–157

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
    6h 27m
    £95–232

  6. Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
    5h 45m
    £118–326

  7. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain train
    6h 59m
    £95–274

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    9h 50m
    £258–382

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus bus 4
    14h 57m
    £81–137

Exeter to Prestwick by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Prestwick Town via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Saunterne Road via Bristol Bus Station, Millennium Point, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 57m.

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