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How to get fromPrestwick to Glenrothesby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Prestwick to Glenrothes by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Baybus bus X24
    3h 15m
    £22–33

  2. Train via Park & Ride

    1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    3h 42m
    £47–90

  3. Drive 86.9 mi

    1. Drive from Prestwick to Glenrothescar car 86.9 mi
    1h 42m
    £22–31

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain train
    4h 23m
    £52–98

  5. Bus via Kyle Street

    1. Take the bus from Kyle Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Baybus bus X24
    4h 26m
    £22–33

Prestwick to Glenrothes by bus

Calendar230Weekly Buses
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 93.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Station Road to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Prestwick Town to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay via Glasgow Central, Haymarket, Inverkeithing, Bannerman Avenue, Park & Ride Arrival Bay, and Park & Ride in around 3h 42m.

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