There are 5 ways to get from Portpatrick to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Prestwick Towntrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 59m£26–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Stationbus 923
3h 24m£14–25Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portpatrick to Glasgow/Prestwick-PIK61.4 mi
1h 26mDrive 61.4 mi
- Drive from Portpatrick to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK)car 61.4 mi
1h 26m£15–22Bus via Girvan
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
4h 5m£22–31
Portpatrick to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) is to bus which costs £13 - £26 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK). However, there are services departing from Beach and arriving at Prestwick Airport via Port Rodie and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Portpatrick to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK). However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Prestwick Town via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Portpatrick and Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) is 70 miles. The road distance is 61.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portpatrick to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £26 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Portpatrick to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK), including transfers.
Portpatrick to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Portpatrick to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Portpatrick to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £26 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK), Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Stranraer to Prestwick Town twice daily. Tickets cost £26–50 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £9–19 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Prestwick Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £9–19
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portpatrick to Glasgow/Prestwick-PIK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Portpatrick to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Portpatrick to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Portpatrick to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK).
There are 571+ hotels available in Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portpatrick and Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.