How to get from Dumfries to Prestwick International Airport by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Dumfries to Prestwick International Airport in Prestwick, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X74 bus from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9A bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Prestwick Intl Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min.

210min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X74X74
Bus - 9A9A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    130 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903728
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9A9A
    Wait for bus
    9A
    Braehead Shopping Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Station, Glasgow
    ID 609031
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Prestwick
  • 9
    Ride to train station Prestwick Intl Airport
    Ride to train station
    Prestwick Intl Airport
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via X74, 4 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Dumfries to Prestwick International Airport in Prestwick, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X74 bus from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Prestwick Intl Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min.

210min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X74X74
Bus - 44
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    130 min
  • 4
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Ayr
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Vincent Street, Glasgow
    ID 609028
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Prestwick
  • 8
    Ride to train station Prestwick Intl Airport
    Ride to train station
    Prestwick Intl Airport
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dumfries to Prestwick International Airport

The distance between Dumfries, Prestwick and Prestwick International Airport, Prestwick is approximately 109.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 210 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dumfries to Prestwick International Airport by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Prestwick – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Dumfries

Dumfries is located at Dumfries, Prestwick and the nearest public transport station is Burns Statue, Dumfries.

Bus stations close to Dumfries:

  • Burns Statue, Dumfries
  • Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
  • Academy Street, Dumfries

Public transport stations close to Prestwick International Airport, Prestwick

Prestwick International Airport is located at Prestwick Intl Airport, United Kingdom, Prestwick and the nearest public transport station is Prestwick Intl Airport.

Bus stations close to Prestwick International Airport:

  • Prestwick Intl Airport
  • Prestwick Airport, Prestwick
  • Prestwick Airport Stop 2, Prestwick

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via X74, 4 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Dumfries to Prestwick International Airport in Prestwick, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X74 bus from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Prestwick Intl Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min.

210min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X74X74
Bus - 44
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    130 min
  • 4
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Ayr
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Vincent Street, Glasgow
    ID 609028
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Prestwick
  • 8
    Ride to train station Prestwick Intl Airport
    Ride to train station
    Prestwick Intl Airport
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Prestwick International Airport?

    The fastest way takes 210 minutes, using Bus line X74, Bus line 9A, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dumfries to Prestwick International Airport?

    The alternative route takes 210 minutes, using Bus line X74, Bus line 4, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Prestwick International Airport?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dumfries to Prestwick International Airport?

    The X74 bus line goes from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station near Dumfries in Scotland to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Prestwick Intl Airport station near Prestwick International Airport in Prestwick.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dumfries to Prestwick International Airport by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Dumfries in Scotland and Prestwick International Airport in Prestwick by bus and train is about 3 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dumfries to get to Prestwick International Airport?

    Get on the X74 bus from the Buccleuch Street, Dumfries stop near Dumfries in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dumfries and Prestwick International Airport?

    Get off the bus at the Prestwick Intl Airport station, which is closest to Prestwick International Airport in Prestwick.

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