✈️ Buses to Glasgow Prestwick Airport
5 bus and coach routes serve Glasgow Prestwick Airport, the busiest being the X77, about 46 minutes to Ayr Bus Station. 1 runs through the night.
First and last times are departures from Glasgow Prestwick Airport itself, on weekdays. Buses towards the airport run earlier and later than this at stops along the way — open a route for the timetable at your own stop.
Every route serving Glasgow Prestwick Airport
- X77 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station → Ayr Bus Station ~46 min from airport 06:15–19:05 Stagecoach West Scotland
- X77K Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station → Ayr Bus Station ~62 min from airport 01:07–00:37 🌙 Monday–Friday nights Stagecoach West Scotland
- 585 Largs Manse Court → Ayr Bus Station ~86 min from airport 05:52–20:07 Stagecoach West Scotland
- 4 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station → Ayr Bus Station ~119 min from airport 05:54–22:02 Stagecoach West Scotland
- 14 Ayr Ayr Hospital → Irvine The Carrick from airport 05:32–22:37 Stagecoach West Scotland
Journey times are the typical end-to-end run between the airport and the far end of the route, taken as the median across every journey in the published timetable — not a promise for your particular trip. Allow more at peak times.
Night buses to Glasgow Prestwick Airport
For very early flights and late arrivals. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning is listed under Friday.
- X77K Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station → Ayr Bus Station Monday–Friday nights 22:00–02:20
See night buses across the UK.
Direct buses to Glasgow Prestwick Airport from
Places on a route that reaches the airport without changing. The bus may take a long way round from the far end — check the route for your own stop.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first bus to Glasgow Prestwick Airport?
The earliest weekday departure from Glasgow Prestwick Airport itself is 01:07, on the X77K. Buses towards the airport start earlier than that at stops along the way, so check the timetable for your own stop rather than relying on this time.
Is there a night bus to Glasgow Prestwick Airport?
Yes. 1 of the 5 routes serving Glasgow Prestwick Airport run in the small hours. Check which nights each one runs — outside London many run at weekends only.
How long does the bus take to Glasgow Prestwick Airport?
It depends on the route. The busiest is the X77, which takes about 46 minutes between the airport and Ayr Bus Station. Times on this page are the median end-to-end journey from the published timetable, so allow extra at peak times.
How much is the bus to Glasgow Prestwick Airport?
Local bus fares in England are capped at £3 for a single until 31 December 2026. Dedicated airport coach services are not part of the cap and are priced by the operator — usually cheaper if you book ahead.
Other airports
Timetables from the operators via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. See all UK airports by bus , or every stop and route at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.