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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Prestwick
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
378 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Prestwick is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Prestwick will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
Of the 2 trains that leave Birmingham for Prestwick every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 378 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:075h15Birmingham14:22Prestwick£511One-way0 changes- 7:305h45Birmingham13:15Prestwick£1051One-way0 changes
- 9:075h15Birmingham14:22Prestwick£511One-way0 changes
- 7:305h45Birmingham13:15Prestwick£1051One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Prestwick
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Prestwick among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, and a train costs an average of £211.
Distance: 378 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£242 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham to Prestwick train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Prestwick trains for today, Monday 24 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:05 Birmingham | 5h44 | 11:49 Prestwick Town | 2 changes | |
| 7:07 Birmingham | 5h40 | 12:47 Prestwick Town | 2 changes | |
| 8:07 Birmingham | 5h37 | 13:44 Prestwick Town | 2 changes | |
| 9:07 Birmingham | 6h08 | 15:15 Prestwick Town | 2 changes | |
| 10:07 Birmingham | 5h37 | 15:44 Prestwick Town | 2 changes | |
| 11:07 Birmingham | 5h38 | 16:45 Prestwick Town | 2 changes | |
| 12:07 Birmingham | 5h40 | 17:47 Prestwick Town | 2 changes | |
| 13:07 Birmingham | 6h07 | 19:14 Prestwick Town | 2 changes | |
| 14:07 Birmingham | 5h37 | 19:44 Prestwick Town | 2 changes | |
| 15:07 Birmingham | 5h37 | 20:44 Prestwick Town | 2 changes | |
| 16:07 Birmingham | 5h38 | 21:45 Prestwick Town | 2 changes | |
| 17:07 Birmingham | 6h07 | 23:14 Prestwick Town | 2 changes | |
| 18:07 Birmingham | 6h07 | 0:14 Prestwick Town | 2 changes | |
| 19:07 Birmingham | 5h54 | 1:01 Prestwick Town | 2 changes | |
 | 21:22 Birmingham | 12h52 | 10:14 Prestwick Town | 2 changes | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham to Prestwick.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Prestwick
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham to Prestwick run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £211 but you can travel from only £46 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 16:07. The fastest train covers the 378 km distance in 5h 27m.
Distance 378 km |
Average train duration 4h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £211 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 27m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 16:07 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales from Birmingham to Prestwick trainsAvanti West Coast, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Birmingham and Prestwick from £46. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham to Prestwick train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Prestwick by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Prestwick, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Prestwick
Most Birmingham to Prestwick trains use the Birmingham New Street to Prestwick Town station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Prestwick train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham Snow Hill from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Snow Hill train station facilities and services
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Prestwick station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
Getting to Prestwick Town from Prestwick city centre
Prestwick Town is 2 km from Prestwick city centre. Public transport options include:
Prestwick Town train station facilities and services
Prestwick Town has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Prestwick Town.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Prestwick Town. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Prestwick Town: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Prestwick Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Prestwick Town: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level from car park to platform 2 and steep ramp to platform 1. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the respective platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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