The average bus between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Prestonpans takes 3h and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestonpans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Prestonpans. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow Airport (GLA) is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Prestonpans at 9:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 53m • 2 changes


2h 46m • 2 changes


2h 51m • 2 changes


2h 56m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestonpans. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Airport (GLA) station and arriving at Prestonpans station via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestonpans bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestonpans bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Ayres Wynd station.
The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Prestonpans is 90.9 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a bus from Terminal Building to Ayres Wynd via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 2h 41m.