Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Edinburgh Trains

Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Edinburgh trains

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The average train between Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Edinburgh takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 25m
Duration: 83 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Prestwick Intl Airport to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh

2h 32m

£31–70

Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

11:12 PM → 7:31 AM
Arrives next day
8h 19m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:43 AM → 7:52 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
6:10 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:08 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

5:43 AM → 7:52 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
6:10 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:08 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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