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How to get fromGlasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestonpansby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestonpans by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train, line 26 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Ayres Wyndbus bus 26
    2h 16m
    £15–48

  2. Bus, line 26 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Ayres Wyndbus bus N26 / ...
    2h 39m
    £12–27

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2h 50m
    £22–52

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Prestonpansrideshare rideshare 65.4 mi
    1h 11m

  5. Drive 65.4 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestonpanscar car 65.4 mi
    1h 11m
    £16–23

  6. Bus, line 26 bus via Shandwick Place

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Ayres Wyndbus bus N26 / ...
    2h 47m
    £15–24

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestonpans by bus and train

Calendar467Weekly Services
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland and Prestonpans, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Building to Ayres Wynd via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 2h 39m.

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