There are 4 ways to get from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Falkirk by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Prestwick Intl Airport to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Hightrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 25m£21–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Prestwick Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77k / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
2h 30m£13–19Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Glasgow/Prestwick-PIK to Falkirk55.7 mi
1h 5mDrive 55.7 mi
- Drive from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Falkirkcar 55.7 mi
1h 5m£14–20
Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Falkirk by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Falkirk is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Falkirk is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Falkirk station. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Airport and arriving at Grahamston Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Intl Airport and arriving at Falkirk High via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Falkirk is 60 miles. The road distance is 56 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £20 - £55.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Falkirk, including transfers.
Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Falkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Prestwick Airport station.
Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Intl Airport station.
The best way to get from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Falkirk is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £20 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK), Scotland and Falkirk, Scotland?
You can take a train from Prestwick Intl Airport to Falkirk High via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prestwick Airport to Grahamston Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Prestwick Intl Airport to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk High
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk High
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Lumo
- 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
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Glasgow/Prestwick-PIK to Falkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Falkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Falkirk is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Falkirk.
Book your Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Falkirk train tickets online with Omio.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Falkirk. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







