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Typical cost and journey time from Prestwick into central Glasgow.
ScotRail train
CheapestCost
About £8–10
Time
About 45 min to Glasgow Central
- Hours
- About 6am–11pm, every 30 min
- Where to find it
- Prestwick Airport station, linked to the terminal by a covered walkway.
Taxi
FastestCost
About £60–80
Time
40–50 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Outside the terminal.
Uber
Cost
About £50–70
Time
40–50 min
- Hours
- Limited
- Where to find it
- Outside the terminal.
Our pick
Take the train. Prestwick is 50 km from Glasgow but the rail link makes it easy.
Quick answers
The questions people ask most about Prestwick.
What's the cheapest way from Prestwick to central Glasgow?
ScotRail train: About £8–10, taking about 45 min to Glasgow Central.
How much is a taxi from PIK to central Glasgow?
About £60–80. The ride takes 40–50 min.
What hours does the ScotRail train run?
About 6am–11pm, every 30 min.
Where do Uber pick up at Prestwick?
Outside the terminal. Expect to pay about £50–70.
Where do I catch the ScotRail train?
Prestwick Airport station, linked to the terminal by a covered walkway.
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