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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Southport is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Southport is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick station to Southport. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Duke Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Prestwick and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Southport. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Preston via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Southport?

The distance between Prestwick and Southport is 247 miles. The road distance is 198.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Southport without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 33m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Prestwick to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Southport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Southport train from?

Prestwick to Southport train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.

Train or bus from Prestwick to Southport?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Southport is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Prestwick to Southport bus arrive?

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

Where does the Prestwick to Southport train arrive?

Prestwick to Southport train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Prestwick to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Southport is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Prestwick to Southport.

Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1952+ hotels available in Southport.

Prestwick to Southport - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Prestwick to Southport by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Duke Streetbus X2
4h 33m
£74–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77k / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 50m
£31–106
Drive 197.5 mi
1. Drive from Prestwick to Southportcar 197.5 mi
3h 48m
£49–70
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southporttrain
6h 17m
£84–217
Train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
5h 41m
£59–136
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
6h 52m
£89–234
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
6h 57m
£81–203

Prestwick to Southport by train and bus

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4h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 246 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Southport, England?

You can take a bus from Station Road to Duke Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyle Street to Duke Street via Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, Preston, and Railway Station in around 5h 41m.

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