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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick station to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Prestwick and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Town and arriving at Aberdeen via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Aberdeen?

The distance between Prestwick and Aberdeen is 182 miles. The road distance is 172.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Aberdeen without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Prestwick to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Aberdeen bus from?

Prestwick to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Aberdeen train from?

Prestwick to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.

Train or bus from Prestwick to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Aberdeen is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Prestwick to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Prestwick to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bath Street station.

Where does the Prestwick to Aberdeen train arrive?

Prestwick to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Prestwick to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Aberdeen is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Prestwick to Aberdeen.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Bath Streetbus X77k / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
4h 23m
£31–47
Bus via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
4h 34m
£30–65
Train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
4h 33m
£76–149
Drive 171.6 mi
1. Drive from Prestwick to Aberdeencar 171.6 mi
3h 6m
£43–61
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane GLA - ABZ
5h 41m
£108–276

Prestwick to Aberdeen by bus and foot

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.1 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Station Road to Union Square Bus Station via Bath Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Prestwick Town to Aberdeen via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 33m.

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