Trains to Prestwick Airport

Getting a train to Prestwick Airport is simple, with excellent links from Glasgow Central and surrounding Scottish towns.

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How to get to Prestwick Airport

When travelling to Prestwick Airport, Avanti West Coast can get you as far as Glasgow Central. The nearest station to Prestwick Airport is Prestwick International Airport Station. For trains from Glasgow to Prestwick Airport Station, other rail operators will get you there with ease in around 40 minutes.

There are plenty of alternative travel options for getting to Prestwick Airport, too. Travellers can consider methods like bus, train and car, whether heading off for a sunny holiday or an important business trip. No matter where you’re jetting off to, getting to Prestwick Airport is a breeze with our handy guide.

Trains to Prestwick Airport

Rail travel is a straightforward and convenient way to get to the airport for your flight. If you’re getting the train to Prestwick Airport, you’ll need to get to the airport’s own station, Prestwick International Airport Station. Avanti West Coast will take you as far as Glasgow Central, and from here you’ll need to change to another service. Operators like ScotRail continue to Prestwick International Airport Station, which takes around 40 minutes.

Taxis to Prestwick Airport

Another handy method of travel for arriving at the airport is by taxi. For taxi services to Prestwick Airport, travellers can use Streamline Taxis which is ideally located just outside of the terminal and provide a 24-hour service. You can book online or make a telephone call to prebook a journey.

Buses to Prestwick Airport

Travellers can also use bus travel to arrive at Glasgow Prestwick Airport in no time at all. The Stagecoach Western X77 Express Service is a direct service that stops right outside the airport. The service runs between the airport terminal and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station between the hours of 6.25am and 22.40pm. A ticket will cost around £5.

Driving to Prestwick Airport

If you prefer to drive, it’s also an option to get to Prestwick Airport by car. Simply follow the postcode KA9 2PL to arrive. You’ll find lots of car parking options available, with 3 main car parks all within a 5-minute walk to the terminal building. Car Park One (Premium) is adjacent to the terminal, Car Park Two is a 3-minute walk away, and Car Park Three is a 5-minute walk. Drop off and pick up can be found at Car Park One, too.

Top routes to Prestwick Airport

Route

Duration from

Train company

Penrith to Glasgow Central

1h 28mins

Avanti West Coast

Motherwell to Glasgow Central

17mins

Avanti West Coast

Wigan to Glasgow Central

2h 39mins

Avanti West Coast

Milton Keynes to Glasgow Central

5h 15mins

Avanti West Coast

Glasgow Central to Prestwick International Airport

43mins

ScotRail

Ayr to Prestwick International Airport

7mins

ScotRail

Prestwick to Prestwick International Airport

2mins

ScotRail

Kilwinning to Prestwick Airport

16mins

ScotRail

What to do at Prestwick Airport

Prestwick Airport provides a variety of options to enhance your wait for your flight, ensuring a pleasant pre-flight experience.

Where to eat

For those looking to fill up before their flight, Prestwick Airport has a selection of restaurants and food spots. Enjoy a pre-flight meal at The Par + Eagle Bar and Kitchen, or a to-go snack from McIntyre’s.

Where to drink

If you like to enjoy an alcoholic beverage before boarding your flight, you can head to The Par + Eagle Bar and Kitchen or Elvis Presley Bar.

Shopping

In terms of shopping, Prestwick Airport boasts a well-stocked duty-free store, offering a selection of tax and duty-free items. You can also head to WHSmith for reading materials and gadgets.

Airport Lounges

Although Prestwick Airport doesn't offer lounges, you'll find ample seating to wait for your gate number.

Ways to save on your train ticket to Prestwick Airport

If you’re looking to save some extra money on your train ticket to Prestwick Airport, we advise setting up Priority Ticket Alerts.

This is our way of letting you know when we've released our very cheapest tickets, and tend to be released 12 weeks in advance for weekdays and eight weeks for weekends.

If you’re able to be flexible with your journey time, and your flight time allows it, you should travel off-peak. This means going between 10:30 and 14:30 or after 20:00 in the midweek, or any time on Friday or the weekend.

For those booking tickets as a family, you can save money with our Family Tickets. You can also save up to 60% of your ticket price by using a Railcard, with special Railcards available for solo travellers, couples, families, and more.

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To make train travel to Prestwick Airport even easier, download the Avanti West Coast app. Here, you can find, book and track your journey with ease.

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Glasgow Central at a glance

Accessible Booking Office Counter
Accessible Public Telephones
Accessible Taxis
Accessible Ticket Machines
Bus Services
Car Park
Customer Help Points
Customer Service
Cycle Storage Availability
Cycle Storage Sheltered
Impaired Mobility Set Down
Induction Loop
Left Luggage
Lost Property
National Key Toilets
Penalty Fares
Prepurchase Collection
Rail Replacement Services
Ramp For Train Access
Staff Help Available
Staffing Level
Step Free Access
Taxi Rank
Ticket Machine
Ticket Office
Toilets
Wheelchairs Available
WiFi

Glasgow Central Station

Accessibility and mobility access
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  Yes
- Customer Help Points
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Ticket Office: available
  Travel Centre: not available
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  At the Mobility Point on the station concourse. Help can be requested from the mobility point or by asking a member of station staff
- Induction Loop
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  Yes
- Staff Help Available
  
  Monday – 04:00 to 00:30
  Tuesday – 04:00 to 00:30
  Wednesday – 04:00 to 00:30
  Thursday – 04:00 to 00:30
  Friday – 04:00 to 00:30
  Saturday – 04:00 to 00:30
  Sunday – 08:00 to 00:30
  
  Any member of station staff can help or at the mobility point, travel centre as well as the ticket office. Passengers should arrange assistance before travel with the relevant train operator: Avanti West Coast 08000 158 123; Caledonian Sleeper 03300 600500; CrossCountry 08448 110 125; London North Eastern Railway 03457 225 225; TransPennine Express 0800 1072 149; ScotRail 0800 9122 901.
  The Mobility Assistance point is open between 07:00 - 22:00. When closed passengers should see any member of station staff. There is an intercom available.
- Step Free Access
  
  Customers requiring local trains in Lanarkshire, between Dalmuir and Motherwell / Larkhall, will need Platforms 16 and 17 at the underground Low Level part of the station. However, journeys on most routes from Glasgow Central will be from High Level Platforms 1-15.
  High Level Platforms 1-15 are all on the same level and require no step free access. To access Low Level Platforms 16 & 17 there are escalators. Disabled passengers should use the lift behind the ticket barriers on platforms 11-15. Disabled passengers can also leave by lifts to Hope Street and can leave all other exits by foot except Union Street. For step free access to Union Street disabled passengers should exit by Gordon Street.
- Wheelchairs Available
  Yes
Buying / collecting tickets
- Penalty Fares
  NR
- Prepurchase Collection
  Yes
- Smartcards issued at this station
  No
- Smartcard tickets
  
  Load smartcard at Ticket Machine
- Smartcard validators
  Yes
- Staffing Level
  Fulltime
- Ticket Machine
  Yes
- Ticket Office
  
  ScotRail Ticket Office (High Level)
  - Mon - Sat: 06:00 - 23:25
  - Sun: 07:00 - 23:05
  ScotRail Ticket Office (Low Level)
  - Mon - Sat: 06:30 - 23:30
  - Sun: 08:15 - 23:30
  Avanti West Coast Ticket Office
  - Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 21:30
  - Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Getting to / from the station
- Car Park
  
  Oswald Street NCP Car Park - 555 spaces
  Accessible spaces: 6
  
  Monday to Sunday – 24 hours
  
  Telephone Number: 0845 050 7080
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Cycle Storage Availability
  
  Storage Space: 70
  Storage Shelter: Yes
  Cctv: true
  Note:
  Located in front of the escalators to platforms 16 & 17 beside the British Transport Police office and on platform 15
  
  Type: Stands
  Type: Racks
- Onward Travel
  
  First Group operate a network of frequent local bus routes around Glasgow city and nearby towns. For route maps and timetables:
  www.firstgroup.com/ukbus
  Arriva and Stagecoach operate a network of routes from Glasgow to surrounding towns. For routes and times:
  www.arrivabus.co.uk and www.stagecoachbus.com
  Not all buses are accessible
  Buy a Glasgow PLUSBUS ticket with your train ticket, for discount price unlimited bus travel around the city. For details:
  www.plusbus.info
  For information about all public transport in Glasgow and Strathclyde the area visit:
  www.spt.co.uk
- Rail Replacement Services
  
  Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon Street.
- Taxi Rank
  
  Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
Station Facilities
- Left Luggage
  
  Operator Name: Excess Baggage Company
  Telephone Number: 0208 090 9939
  Url: https://www.excess-baggage.com/
- Lost Property
  
  Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 17:30
  
  Operator Name: Excess Baggage Company
  Telephone Number: 0330 024 0215
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Refreshment Facilities
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key
  Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- Waiting Room
  
  Monday – 04:00 to 00:30
  Tuesday – 04:00 to 00:30
  Wednesday – 04:00 to 00:30
  Thursday – 04:00 to 00:30
  Friday – 04:00 to 00:30
  Saturday – 04:00 to 00:30
  Sunday – 07:00 to 00:30
- WiFi
  Yes

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Trains to Prestwick Airport

Getting a train to Prestwick Airport is simple, with excellent links from Glasgow Central and surrounding Scottish towns.

People

Railcards

How to get to Prestwick Airport

Trains to Prestwick Airport

Taxis to Prestwick Airport

Buses to Prestwick Airport

Driving to Prestwick Airport

Top routes to Prestwick Airport

What to do at Prestwick Airport

Where to eat

Where to drink

Shopping

Airport Lounges

Ways to save on your train ticket to Prestwick Airport

Get the app

Glasgow Central at a glance

Glasgow Central Station

Accessible Taxis

Accessible Ticket Machines

Customer Help Points

Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter

Impaired Mobility Set Down

Induction Loop

Ramp For Train Access

Staff Help Available

Step Free Access

Wheelchairs Available

Penalty Fares

Prepurchase Collection

Smartcards issued at this station

Smartcard tickets

Smartcard validators

Staffing Level

Ticket Machine

Ticket Office

Car Park

Cycle Storage Availability

Onward Travel

Rail Replacement Services

Taxi Rank

Left Luggage

Lost Property

Refreshment Facilities

Toilets

Waiting Room

WiFi

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