There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer 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 / ...
1h 29m£26–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Stationbus 923
2h£14–25Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Stranraer to Glasgow/Prestwick-PIK54.8 mi
1h 14mDrive 54.8 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK)car 54.8 mi
1h 14m£14–20Bus 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 / ...
2h 40m£22–31
Stranraer to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK). However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Prestwick Airport via Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stranraer and arriving at Prestwick Town. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Stranraer and Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) is 61 miles. The road distance is 55.2 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £26 - £50.
The train from Stranraer to Prestwick Town takes 1h 29m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Stranraer to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £26 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Stranraer, 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
Train from Stranraer to Prestwick Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £9–19
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Stranraer to Glasgow/Prestwick-PIK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Stranraer to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Stranraer to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK).
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