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How to get fromVancouver to Prestwickby plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Vancouver to Prestwick by plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane YVR - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain train
    15h 29m
    £221–685

  2. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane YVR - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
    15h 47m
    £236–710

  3. Shuttle to Abbotsford International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver Downtown to Abbotsford Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane YXX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
    15h 27m
    £293–975

  4. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Dundee Riverside Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane plane YVR - DND
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
    21h 55m
    £277–865

  5. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane YVR - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
    18h 15m
    £438–828

  6. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane YVR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
    18h 45m
    £417–889

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,412.7 mi
  • Duration: 15h 29m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Prestwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Prestwick. However, you can take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, then take the train to Prestwick Town. Alternatively, you can take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Sauchiehall Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Prestwick Town.

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