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How to get fromMotherwell to Prestwickby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Motherwell Library to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240X
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus bus X77k / ...
    1h 18m

  2. Drive 37 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Motherwell to Prestwickcar car 37 mi
    50 min
    £9–13

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Glasgow Centraltrain train Lanark - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    1h 29m
    £21–46

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Motherwell to Prestwicktaxi taxi 37 mi
    50 min
    £75–95

  5. Line 240 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus bus 4
    3h 56m
    £14–19

Motherwell to Prestwick by train

Calendar268Weekly Trains
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Motherwell Library to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Motherwell to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central in around 1h 29m.

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