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How to get fromEdinburgh to Prestwick Airportby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Prestwick Airport by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Intl Airporttrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr
    2h 4m
    £23–62

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Prestwick Airport Stop 2bus bus X77k / ...
    2h 14m
    £17–29

  3. Drive  72.1 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Prestwick Airportcar car 72.1 mi
    1h 28m
    £18–26

  4. Bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Prestwick Airport Stop 2bus bus X77k / ...
    2h 15m
    £18–29

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Intl Airporttrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr
    2h 33m
    £27–61

Edinburgh to Prestwick Airport by train and foot

Calendar246Weekly Services
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 84.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Prestwick Airport, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestwick Intl Airport via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Prestwick Airport Stop 2 via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 14m.

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