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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Prestwick is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Prestwick is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Prestwick Town via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Prestwick?

The distance between Sunderland and Prestwick is 221 miles. The road distance is 160.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Prestwick without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 9m and costs £60 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Sunderland to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Prestwick bus from?

Sunderland to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Prestwick train from?

Sunderland to Prestwick train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Prestwick is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 9m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Sunderland to Prestwick bus arrive?

Sunderland to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Prestwick train arrive?

Sunderland to Prestwick train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Prestwick is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Sunderland to Prestwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Sunderland to Prestwick?

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

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Sunderland to Prestwick - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
4h 9m
£62–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
5h 43m
£26–40
Drive 159.5 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Prestwickcar 159.5 mi
3h 16m
£40–57
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 25m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
5h 13m
£39–71
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
5h 32m
£69–128

Sunderland to Prestwick by train and foot

213Weekly Services

4h 9mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Prestwick Town via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 43m.

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