What is the cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Dumfries House?

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Dumfries House is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Prestwick to Dumfries House?

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Dumfries House is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Dumfries House?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick to Dumfries House. However, there are services departing from Gardiner Street and arriving at Coal Road via Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Prestwick and Dumfries House?

No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Dumfries House. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Town and arriving at Auchinleck via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Dumfries House?

The distance between Prestwick and Dumfries House is 21 miles. The road distance is 16.3 miles.

How do I travel from Prestwick to Dumfries House without a car?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Dumfries House without a car is to train and line 42 bus which takes 2h 5m and costs £7 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Prestwick to Dumfries House?

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Prestwick to Dumfries House, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Dumfries House bus from?

Prestwick to Dumfries House bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Gardiner Street station.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Dumfries House train from?

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

Train or bus from Prestwick to Dumfries House?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Dumfries House is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £11 - £22. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus and line 43 bus, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Prestwick to Dumfries House bus arrive?

Prestwick to Dumfries House bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.

Where does the Prestwick to Dumfries House train arrive?

Prestwick to Dumfries House train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.

Can I drive from Prestwick to Dumfries House?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Dumfries House is 16 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Prestwick to Dumfries House.

Where can I stay near Dumfries House?

There are 340+ hotels available in Dumfries House.

Prestwick to Dumfries House - 5 ways to travel via train, line 42 bus, and taxi

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

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Train, line 42 bus
best
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2. Take the bus from Mill Brae to The Avenuebus 42 / ...
2h 5m
£7–10
Drive 16.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Prestwick to Dumfries Housecar 16.2 mi
25 min
£4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Kilmarnocktrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Auchinlecktrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
2h 12m
£12–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Prestwick to Dumfries Housetaxi 16.2 mi
25 min
£35–45
Line 4 bus, line 43 bus
1. Take the bus from Gardiner Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 14 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Coal Roadbus 343 / ...
2h 18m
£12–16

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Distance: 21.2 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Dumfries House, Scotland?

You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Dumfries House via Kilmarnock and Auchinleck in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gardiner Street to Dumfries House via Ayr Bus Station and Coal Road in around 2h 18m.

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