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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Glenrothes is to bus which costs £21 - £30 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Glenrothes is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick station to Glenrothes station. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Prestwick and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Town and arriving at Ladybank via Glasgow Queen Street and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Glenrothes?

The distance between Prestwick and Glenrothes is 94 miles. The road distance is 87.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Glenrothes without a car is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs £21 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Prestwick to Glenrothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Glenrothes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Glenrothes train from?

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

Train or bus from Prestwick to Glenrothes?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Glenrothes is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs £21 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Prestwick to Glenrothes bus arrive?

Prestwick to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Prestwick to Glenrothes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Prestwick to Glenrothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Glenrothes is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Prestwick to Glenrothes.

Where can I stay near Glenrothes?

There are 761+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

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There are 3 ways to get from Prestwick to Glenrothes by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77k / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
3h 43m
£21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 22m
£48–82
Drive 86.9 mi
1. Drive from Prestwick to Glenrothescar 86.9 mi
1h 42m
£22–32

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Distance: 93 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Station Road to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Prestwick Town to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, Ladybank, and Railway Station in around 4h 22m.

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