What is the cheapest way to get from Penrith to Prestwick?

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Prestwick is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 3h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penrith to Prestwick?

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Prestwick is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Penrith to Prestwick?

The distance between Penrith and Prestwick is 157 miles. The road distance is 111.7 miles.

How do I travel from Penrith to Prestwick without a car?

The best way to get from Penrith to Prestwick without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £55 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Penrith to Prestwick?

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Penrith to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Prestwick bus from?

Penrith to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Prestwick train from?

Penrith to Prestwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Penrith to Prestwick is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Penrith to Prestwick bus arrive?

Penrith to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Penrith to Prestwick train arrive?

Penrith to Prestwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Prestwick is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Penrith to Prestwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Penrith to Prestwick?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 30m
£58–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
3h 32m
£21–33
Drive 111 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Prestwickcar 111 mi
2h 13m
£27–39
Bus via Halston Hotel
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus 4
6h 7m
£22–33

Penrith to Prestwick by train

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Distance: 156.5 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 32m.

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