A lot of people visit Scotland by flying with a low cost airline to Prestwick Airport. Once there, they need to know how to get from Prestwick Airport to Glasgow’s city centre. Thankfully it is easy to do, and there are several options to choose from.
The best way to get from Prestwick Airport to Glasgow is by bus or train. Both depart regularly from outside of the arrivals hall at Prestwick, and run directly to the Glasgow city centre. Trains and buses take the same amount of time to reach the city centre (50 minutes).
Bus from Prestwick Airport to Glasgow
Taking the bus from Prestwick to the city centre is a good option if your accommodation in Glasgow is located near the Buchanan Street Station, where the bus terminates. However, buses are more expensive than trains, so if you want to save money, consider taking the train instead.
Train from Prestwick Airport to Glasgow
Taking the train from Prestwick to the city is a good idea if you are on a budget or if your hotel or hostel in Glasgow is located near the Glasgow Central Station, where the train terminates. Trains also run earlier in the mornings and later in the evenings than buses on weekdays, so if you have an early or late flight, they are a better option than buses.
If you don’t want to take a bus or a train to get from Prestwick Airport to Glasgow, you can hire a car or take a taxi.