What is the cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Giffnock?

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Giffnock is to bus which costs £5 - £8 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Prestwick to Giffnock?

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Giffnock is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Giffnock?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyle Street and arriving at Railway Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Prestwick and Giffnock?

No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Giffnock. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Town and arriving at Giffnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Giffnock?

The distance between Prestwick and Giffnock is 43 miles. The road distance is 27.3 miles.

How do I travel from Prestwick to Giffnock without a car?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Giffnock without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £15 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Prestwick to Giffnock?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Prestwick to Giffnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Giffnock bus from?

Prestwick to Giffnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kyle Street station.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Giffnock train from?

Prestwick to Giffnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.

Train or bus from Prestwick to Giffnock?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Giffnock is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £15 - £17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 1h 29m.

Where does the Prestwick to Giffnock bus arrive?

Prestwick to Giffnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Prestwick to Giffnock train arrive?

Prestwick to Giffnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Prestwick to Giffnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Giffnock is 27 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Prestwick to Giffnock.

How do I get a train ticket from Prestwick to Giffnock?

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Where can I stay near Giffnock?

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Prestwick to Giffnock - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Prestwick to Giffnock by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to GiffnockGlasgow Central - East Kilbride
1h 20m
£16–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyle Street to Railway Station4
1h 29m
£5–8
Drive 27.2 mi
1. Drive from Prestwick to Giffnock27.2 mi
32 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Prestwick to Giffnock27.2 mi
32 min
£55–70

Prestwick to Giffnock by train

245Weekly Trains

1h 20mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 42.9 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Giffnock, Scotland?

You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Giffnock via Glasgow Central in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Kyle Street to Railway Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h 29m.

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