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

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

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  1. Train via Park & Ride

    best
    1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    3h 7m
    £32–71

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Bus Stationbus bus X24
    3h 10m
    £22–33

  3. Drive  86.9 mi

    1. Drive from Prestwick to Glenrothescar car 86.9 mi
    1h 42m
    £22–32

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain train
    3h 46m
    £35–76

  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 Bus Stationbus bus X24
    4h 21m
    £22–33

Prestwick to Glenrothes by train, foot, and bus

Calendar271Weekly Services
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Bus Station via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Haymarket, Inverkeithing, Bannerman Avenue, Park & Ride Arrival Bay, and Park & Ride in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 3h 10m.

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