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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
    4h 39m
    £61–141

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus bus X77k / ...
    6h 45m
    £32–61

  3. Drive  197.5 mi

    1. Drive from Southport to Prestwickcar car 197.5 mi
    3h 48m
    £50–71

  4. Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain train
    6h 16m
    £81–201

  5. Bus via Meikle Earnock

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus bus 4
    8h 35m
    £38–68

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain train
    6h 47m
    £78–205

  7. Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
    7h 43m
    £100–239

Southport to Prestwick by bus and train

Calendar224Weekly Services
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Duke Street to Saunterne Road via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 45m.

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