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How to get fromSouthampton to Prestwickby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 12 ways to get from Southampton to Prestwick by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain train
    3h 54m
    £61–195

  2. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
    7h 35m
    £160–355

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus bus 4
    14h 12m
    £89–212

  4. Drive 419 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Prestwickcar car 419 mi
    7h 23m
    £103–148

  5. Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
    4h 58m
    £102–247

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain train
    5h 17m
    £101–372

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain train
    5h 55m
    £85–195

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain train
    5h 25m
    £133–428

  9. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LGW - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain train
    5h 32m
    £97–247

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
    6h 16m
    £107–344

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Glasgow Centraltrain train Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    10h 5m
    £311–443

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus bus 4 / ...
    15h 12m
    £72–243

Southampton to Prestwick by train and subway

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Prestwick Town via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Gardiner Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 12m.

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