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 2 hr 14 min.

134min
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
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Prestwick
  • 6
    Ride to train station Prestwick Intl Airport
    Ride to train station
    Prestwick Intl Airport
    43 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 134 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 Intl Airport.

Bus stations close to Prestwick International Airport:

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • 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 2 hr 14 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 Prestwick Intl Airport 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 2 hr 14 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 Prestwick Intl Airport station, which is closest to Prestwick International Airport in Prestwick.

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