How to Get from Prestwick Airport to Glasgow

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.

Bourton-on-the-Water, England Travel

Bourton on the Water in England
Bourton-on-the-Water

Bourton-on-the-Water is a town in the Cotswolds region of England. Easily accessible by car or on foot from Lower Slaughter, Burford-on-the-Water is a great place to visit on a day trip to the Cotswolds.

When you arrive in the town, you can park your car in the large car park on the edge of Bourton-on-the-Water (~2 GBP per hour). From there it is a short walk to the town centre. There you can walk around the high street along the river. There are plenty of shops and restaurants to keep you entertained.

Bourton-on-the-Water has no shortage of activities, from Birdland Park and Gardens to the Model Village, a 1/9 miniature replica of Bourton-on-the-Water. There is also an old church and of course the beautiful stone houses and buildings for which the Cotswolds are famous.

Bourton-on-the-Water gets very crowded during summer days, so try to plan your visit early in the morning or in the late afternoon or evening if you want to avoid the crowds.

Burford, England Travel

Burford England in the Cotswolds
Burford

Burford is one of the larger towns in the Cotswolds region of England in the UK. Located close to Oxford, Burford is one of the first large towns you will reach on the way from London to the Cotswolds. As such, it makes for an ideal place to stop for lunch or a cup of tea.

Burford’s high street has no shortage of places to eat and shop. Try the Chef’s Own Beef Lasagne at The Mermaid or the Ploughman’s Lunch at Huffkins. If you go to the latter, make sure to take home some of their delicious chutneys or home-made breads, too.

Alternatively, you can window shop along the high street or visit one of the many local pubs and restaurants in Burford.

While you’re visiting, be sure to stop by the town’s church, with its tall spire that can be seen throughout Burford. Spend some time walking down the side streets to admire the old stone architecture and beautiful houses as well.