How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport

by Rideshare or Car

Great Britain Edinburgh Glasgow/Prestwick Airport

Cheapest

By car (119 km)

1 h 26 min

119 km.

from $6

Other

Rideshare

1 h 26 min

119 km.

from $4.53

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$10.13–$15.19

Scottish Citylink

Phone:

0141 352 4444

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylink.co.uk/

Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan

Ave. Duration:

1h 18m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$16.46–$24.05

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:

+44 1292 613500

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

stagecoachbus.com

Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Prestwick

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$8.86–$12.66

Other operators

Jayride

Phone:

+61 2 8520 3150

Website:

jayride.com/

Other from Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick

Estimated price:

$168.72

Train operators

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow

Ave. Duration:

1h 3m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$43.04–$88.60

ScotRail

Phone:

+44 344 811 0141

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

scotrail.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow

Ave. Duration:

1h 29m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$18.99–$41.77

Train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick

Ave. Duration:

43 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$16.46–$35.44

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK)?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) is to bus via St Andrew's House which costs $16.30 - $23.91 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK)?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $23.91 - $34.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK)?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK). However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Prestwick Airport Stop 2 via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK)?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK). However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Prestwick Intl Airport via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK)?

The distance between Edinburgh and Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) is 125 km. The road distance is 119.6 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) without a car is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs $21.74 - $31.52 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK)?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) bus from?

Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) train from?

Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK)?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs $21.74 - $31.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30.43 - $108.70 and takes 2h 32m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) train arrive?

Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK)?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK).

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK)?

Book your Edinburgh to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK)?

There are 392+ hotels available in Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK). Prices start at $50.20 per night.

Ayr Racecourse

Ayr Racecourse at Whitletts Road, Ayr, Scotland, was opened in 1907. There are courses for flat and for National Hunt racing.

Burns Cottage

Burns Cottage is the birthplace of Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet (or "bard"), who was born at the cottage on 25 January 1759. It is located in Alloway, a current suburb of Ayr, and a former village, located in South Ayrshire, Scotland. The cottage was built by Robert Burns' father, William Burnes in 1757 and is a four-roomed clay and thatch cottage which has been fully restored to become part of the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.

Culzean Castle

Culzean Castle (/kʌˈleɪn/ kul-AYN, see yogh; Scots: Culzean, Culȝean, Colean) is a castle overlooking the Firth of Clyde, near Maybole, Carrick, in South Ayrshire, on the west coast of Scotland. It is the former home of the Marquess of Ailsa, the chief of Clan Kennedy, but is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland. The clifftop castle lies within the Culzean Castle Country Park and is opened to the public. From 1972 until 2015, an illustration of the castle was featured on the reverse side of five pound notes issued by the Royal Bank of Scotland.

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Two ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow/prestwick Airport

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Scottish Citylink

Stagecoach West Scotland

Other operators

Jayride

Train operators

Cross Country

ScotRail

Questions and Answers

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