There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Dumfries by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Prestwick Town to Kilmarnocktrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
2h 23m£30–60Drive 60.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Dumfriescar 60.9 mi
1h 22m£15–22Bus via Glasgow
- Take the bus from Prestwick Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77k / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
3h 23m£32–47Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Glasgow/Prestwick-PIK to Dumfries60.9 mi
1h 22mBus
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Castle Primary schoolbus 43 / ...
- Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Stance 3bus 246
4h 25m
Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Dumfries by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Dumfries is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Dumfries is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Airport and arriving at School via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Town and arriving at Dumfries via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Dumfries is 70 miles. The road distance is 61.2 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Dumfries, including transfers.
Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Prestwick Airport station.
Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
The best way to get from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Dumfries is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK), Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Dumfries via Kilmarnock in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prestwick Airport to School via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Prestwick Town to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Prestwick Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Castle Primary school
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- 07525 834423
- [email protected]
- Website
- McCalls Coaches
Bus from Castle Primary school to Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- McCalls Coaches
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Glasgow/Prestwick-PIK to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Dumfries is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Dumfries.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Dumfries. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.