How to get from Edinburgh to Prestwick International Airport by train?

By train

To get from Edinburgh to Prestwick International Airport in Prestwick, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Prestwick Intl Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ayr
  • 6
    Ride to train station Prestwick Intl Airport
    Ride to train station
    Prestwick Intl Airport
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Edinburgh to Prestwick International Airport in Prestwick, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 900 bus from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the X77 bus from West Campbell Street, Glasgow station to Prestwick Airport Stop 2, Prestwick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 900900
Bus - 500500
Bus - X77X77
Walk to Prestwick International Airport
Leaves from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (West), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243655
    770 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903765
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903762
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Glasgow Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Campbell Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090191
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Campbell Street, Glasgow
    ID 60903598
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X77X77
    Wait for bus
    X77
    Ayr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Prestwick Airport Stop 2, Prestwick
    ID 6190807
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Prestwick International Airport
    Walk to
    Prestwick International Airport
    Prestwick Intl Airport, United Kingdom
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Prestwick International Airport

The distance between Edinburgh, Prestwick and Prestwick International Airport, Prestwick is approximately 88.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Prestwick International Airport by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Prestwick – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Prestwick and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

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 Airport, Prestwick.

Train stations close to Prestwick International Airport:

  • Newton-On-Ayr
  • Prestwick Intl Airport

Bus stations close to Prestwick International Airport:

  • Prestwick Airport, Prestwick
  • Oswald Drive, Prestwick
  • Prestwick

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Edinburgh to Prestwick International Airport in Prestwick, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 900 bus from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the X77 bus from West Campbell Street, Glasgow station to Prestwick Airport Stop 2, Prestwick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 900900
Bus - 500500
Bus - X77X77
Walk to Prestwick International Airport
Leaves from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (West), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243655
    770 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903765
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903762
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Glasgow Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Campbell Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090191
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Campbell Street, Glasgow
    ID 60903598
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X77X77
    Wait for bus
    X77
    Ayr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Prestwick Airport Stop 2, Prestwick
    ID 6190807
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Prestwick International Airport
    Walk to
    Prestwick International Airport
    Prestwick Intl Airport, United Kingdom
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 900, Bus line 500, Bus line X77.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Prestwick International Airport?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Prestwick International Airport?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Scotland to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Glasgow Queen Street station near Prestwick International Airport in Prestwick.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Prestwick International Airport by train?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Scotland and Prestwick International Airport in Prestwick by train is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Prestwick International Airport?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Prestwick International Airport?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street station, which is closest to Prestwick International Airport in Prestwick.

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