The cheapest and fastest trains from Prestwick to Bristol
Cheapest price
£330
Average price
£330
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
11 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
467 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prestwick to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prestwick to Bristol will cost around £330 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £330.
To travel from Prestwick to Bristol you need to make at least 3 changes.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Prestwick to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Prestwick to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 12h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, and a train costs an average of £305.
Distance: 467 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£329 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest |
12h 48m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 47m Average total duration Fastest 12h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Prestwick to Bristol train times
The table below shows live departures for Prestwick to Bristol trains for today, Monday 16 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:24 Prestwick | 7h19 | 22:43 Bristol | 3 changes | |
![]() | 16:26 Prestwick | 16h13 | 08:39 Bristol | 3 changes | |
![]() | 17:35 Prestwick | 16h57 | 10:32 Bristol | 4 changes | |
| Tuesday 17 February | |||||
![]() | 07:26 Prestwick | 7h05 | 14:31 Bristol | 3 changes | |
![]() | 08:34 Prestwick | 7h57 | 16:31 Bristol | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Prestwick to Bristol
Trains from Prestwick to Bristol run on average 5 times per day, taking around 12h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £305 but you can travel from only £43 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 14:31. The fastest train covers the 467 km distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 467 km |
Average train duration 12h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £305 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 5m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 14:31 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Prestwick to Bristol trainsScotRail trains will get you between Prestwick and Bristol from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Prestwick to Bristol train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prestwick to Bristol 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 Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Prestwick and Bristol
- 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
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
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