There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
3h 37m£52–136Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
5h 2m£26–38Drive 147.7 mi
- Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Prestwickcar 147.7 mi
2h 56m£37–53Fly, train
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 40m£76–189Train
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
4h 14m£54–136Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
- Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus 4
6h 12m£34–52
Newcastle upon Tyne to Prestwick by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Prestwick is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Prestwick is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Prestwick Town via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Prestwick is 209 miles. The road distance is 148.5 miles.
The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Prestwick without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 37m and costs £50 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Prestwick, including transfers.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Prestwick train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Prestwick is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 37m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Prestwick, Scotland?
You can take a train from Newcastle to Prestwick Town via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 2m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newcastle to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–160
Flights from Newcastle to Glasgow Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Friday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £65–160
Flights from Newcastle to Glasgow Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £65–160
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Newcastle upon Tyne to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Prestwick train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Prestwick is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Prestwick.
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