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How to get fromDublin Airport (DUB) to Prestwickby plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Prestwick by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain train
    2h 24m
    £39–128

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus 705x
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    8h 17m

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestwickcar car
    5h 4m
    £65–280

  4. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
    3h 28m
    £46–155

  5. Bus, bus and ferry via Terminal 2 Zone 21

    1. Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    8h 32m

  6. Bus, bus and ferry via Belfast

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    8h 42m

  7. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Ayrbus bus 923
    9h 6m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Prestwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Prestwick. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, then take the train to Prestwick Town. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Kyle Street via Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 8h 17m.

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