What is the cheapest way to get from Loch Lomond to Prestwick?

The cheapest way to get from Loch Lomond to Prestwick is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 54 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Loch Lomond to Prestwick?

The fastest way to get from Loch Lomond to Prestwick is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Loch Lomond and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Loch Lomond to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Hotel car park and arriving at Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Loch Lomond and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Loch Lomond to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Loch Lomond to Prestwick?

The distance between Loch Lomond and Prestwick is 58 miles. The road distance is 48 miles.

How do I travel from Loch Lomond to Prestwick without a car?

The best way to get from Loch Lomond to Prestwick without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £23 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Loch Lomond to Prestwick?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Loch Lomond to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loch Lomond to Prestwick bus from?

Loch Lomond to Prestwick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Hotel car park station.

Where do I catch the Loch Lomond to Prestwick train from?

Loch Lomond to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.

Train or bus from Loch Lomond to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Loch Lomond to Prestwick is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £23 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Loch Lomond to Prestwick bus arrive?

Loch Lomond to Prestwick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Loch Lomond to Prestwick train arrive?

Loch Lomond to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Can I drive from Loch Lomond to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Loch Lomond to Prestwick is 48 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Loch Lomond to Prestwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Loch Lomond to Prestwick?

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

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Loch Lomond to Prestwick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Loch Lomond to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
1h 58m
£23–44
Drive 47.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balloch to Prestwickcar 47.7 mi
54 min
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
2h 5m
£16–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balloch to Prestwicktaxi 47.7 mi
54 min
£200–250
Bus via Balloch Bus Terminus
1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus 1A / ...
2. Take the bus from Howard Street to Gardiner Streetbus 4
3h 57m
£17–24

Loch Lomond to Prestwick by train and foot

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1h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 57.5 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Balloch to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel car park to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 5m.

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