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How to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Prestwick by bus and train?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Prestwick - Train Timetable

The SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Prestwick runs from 06:00 to 23:45, with departures every 15 min-1 hr 30 min. The journey takes about 1 hr 56 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Edinburgh Waverley Station to Prestwick by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Prestwick in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, take the X77 bus from West Regent Lane, Glasgow station to Prestwick Airport Stop 2, Prestwick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh Waverley Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Prestwick on the Moovit app.

116min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X77X77
Walk to Prestwick
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh Waverley Station
    Eh1 Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Regent Lane, Glasgow
    ID 6090183
    520 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - X77X77
    Wait for bus
    X77
    Ayr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Prestwick Airport Stop 2, Prestwick
    ID 6190807
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to Prestwick
    Walk to
    Prestwick
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Prestwick

The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland is approximately 128.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Prestwick by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Prestwick

To check the bus and train timetable from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Prestwick using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh Waverley Station) and destination (Prestwick), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Prestwick?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X77.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Prestwick?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Prestwick?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh Waverley Station in Edinburgh to West Regent Lane, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till West Regent Lane, Glasgow station near Prestwick in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Prestwick by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh Waverley Station in Edinburgh and Prestwick in Scotland by train and bus is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh Waverley Station to get to Prestwick?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh Waverley Station in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Prestwick?

    Get off the train at the West Regent Lane, Glasgow stop, which is closest to Prestwick in Scotland.