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How to get fromManchester to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK)by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Intl Airporttrain train
    4h 36m
    £87–172

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Prestwick Airport Stop 2bus bus X77k / ...
    4h 59m
    £34–54

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Glasgow/Prestwick-PIKrideshare rideshare 212.1 mi
    3h 57m

  4. Drive 212.1 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK)car car 212.1 mi
    3h 57m
    £52–74

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Intl Airporttrain train
    5h 30m
    £68–168

  6. Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Prestwick Airport Stop 2bus bus X77k / ...
    6h 4m
    £52–114

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Intl Airporttrain train
    6h 4m
    £80–196

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Intl Airporttrain train
    6h 45m
    £68–188

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Intl Airporttrain train
    5h 20m
    £77–184

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Intl Airporttrain train
    6h 19m
    £84–209

Manchester to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) by train

Calendar222Weekly Trains
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK), Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestwick Intl Airport via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Prestwick Airport Stop 2 via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 59m.

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