There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestwick by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Line 500 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal Building to Waterloo Lanebus 500
- Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
1h 2m£12–17Drive 31.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestwickcar 31.5 mi
42 min£8–11Train
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
1h 7m£18–30Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Prestwick31.5 mi
42 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestwicktaxi 31.5 mi
42 min£65–85
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestwick is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestwick is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Saunterne Road via West Campbell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Prestwick Town via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Prestwick is 41 miles. The road distance is 31.7 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestwick without a car is to line 500 bus and bus which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £18.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestwick, including transfers.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestwick bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Terminal Building station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Paisley Gilmour Street station.
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestwick is to line 500 bus and bus which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 1h 7m.
What companies run services between Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Terminal Building to Saunterne Road via Waterloo Lane and West Campbell Street in around 1h 2m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town hourly. Tickets cost £13–25 and the journey takes 34 min.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Terminal Building to Waterloo Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from West Campbell Street to Saunterne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Prestwick
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £65–85
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Gryffe Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1505 322 255
- Website
- gryfferadiocars.co.uk
Paisley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 884 8888
- Website
- paisleytaxis.com
Renfrewshire Cab Co
- Phone
- +44 141 887 7770
- Website
- renfrewshirecabco.co.uk
Clydebank Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 941 1101
Titan Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 530 4242
- Website
- titantaxis.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestwick bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Waterloo Lane station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestwick is 32 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Prestwick.
There are 575+ hotels available in Prestwick.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Prestwick. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.