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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from East Kilbride to Prestwick
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from East Kilbride to Prestwick is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from East Kilbride to Prestwick will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 3 trains that leave East Kilbride for Prestwick every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for East Kilbride to Prestwick
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from East Kilbride to Prestwick among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 42 km
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£13 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
East Kilbride to Prestwick train times
The table below shows live departures for East Kilbride to Prestwick trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:55 East Kilbride | 1h50 | 09:45 Prestwick | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from East Kilbride to Prestwick
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Trains from East Kilbride to Prestwick run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 22:12 |
Train companies: ScotRail from East Kilbride to Prestwick trainsScotRail trains will get you between East Kilbride and Prestwick from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: East Kilbride to Prestwick train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Kilbride 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in East Kilbride and Prestwick
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Shopping
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 23:25 Saturday 07:00 - 23:25 Sunday 09:40 - 17:20
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 14
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 reponse, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park, Torrance Road
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Type of shops available: Key Store Express
- Car Park: Local Authority
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform Blue Badge parking bays: 6
- 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
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park, Eaglesham Road
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:35 - 17:50 Saturday 06:35 - 17:50 Sunday 09:10 - 16:50 Scottish Bookings only
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
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