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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Prestwick Town (PTW) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Cheapest price on Sep 02
$17
Average ticket price on Sep 02
$17
Fastest journey on Sep 02
45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 02
45 m
Trains on Sep 02
40
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prestwick Town (PTW) to Glasgow Central (GLC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prestwick Town (PTW) to Glasgow Central (GLC) will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
On Wed, Sep 02, we found 40 trains from Prestwick Town (PTW) to Glasgow Central (GLC), including 40 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 02 the direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .
On Wed, Sep 02 the slowest trains will take 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
L875157:32 AM0h47Prestwick Town (PTW)8:19 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$171One-way0 transfers- L873547:42 AM0h50Prestwick Town (PTW)8:32 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$171One-way0 transfers
- W696385:41 AM1h01Prestwick Town (PTW)6:42 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$171One-way0 transfers
- L873406:08 AM0h49Prestwick Town (PTW)6:57 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$171One-way0 transfers
- L873699:40 AM0h46Prestwick Town (PTW)10:26 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$171One-way0 transfers
- L874396:10 PM0h45Prestwick Town (PTW)6:55 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$171One-way0 transfers
- L874345:41 PM0h45Prestwick Town (PTW)6:26 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$171One-way0 transfers
- L874829:41 PM0h45Prestwick Town (PTW)10:26 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$171One-way0 transfers
- L873699:40 AM0h46Prestwick Town (PTW)10:26 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$171One-way0 transfers
- L873659:10 AM0h46Prestwick Town (PTW)9:56 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Prestwick Town (PTW) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prestwick Town (PTW) to Glasgow Central (GLC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38. The journey takes 48m versus 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Scotrail, ScotRail.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Prestwick Town (PTW) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Prestwick Town (PTW) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trains for today, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L87378 | On time 10:40 AM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 11:26 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87381 | On time 11:10 AM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 11:56 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87386 | On time 11:40 AM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 12:26 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87390 | On time 12:10 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 12:56 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87394 | On time 12:40 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 1:26 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87397 | On time 1:10 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 1:56 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87402 | On time 1:40 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 2:26 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87405 | On time 2:10 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 2:56 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87410 | On time 2:40 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 3:26 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87413 | On time 3:10 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 3:56 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87419 | On time 3:40 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 4:26 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87422 | On time 4:10 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h48 | 4:58 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87426 | On time 4:41 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h49 | 5:30 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87430 | On time 5:10 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 5:56 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87434 | On time 5:41 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h45 | 6:26 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87519 | On time 5:56 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h49 | 6:45 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87439 | On time 6:10 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h45 | 6:55 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87444 | On time 6:44 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h48 | 7:32 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87449 | On time 7:10 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 7:56 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87455 | On time 7:40 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 8:26 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87461 | On time 8:10 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h48 | 8:58 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87468 | On time 8:44 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 9:30 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87476 | On time 9:11 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 9:57 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87482 | On time 9:41 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h45 | 10:26 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87490 | On time 10:10 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h49 | 10:59 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87499 | On time 10:38 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 11:24 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87508 | On time 11:10 PM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h51 | 12:01 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, September 2 | |||||
| L87333 | 5:20 AM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h54 | 6:14 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69638 | 5:41 AM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 1h01 | 6:42 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87340 | 6:08 AM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h49 | 6:57 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87346 | 6:40 AM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 7:26 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87349 | 7:10 AM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 7:56 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87515 | 7:32 AM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h47 | 8:19 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87354 | 7:42 AM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h50 | 8:32 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87517 | 8:01 AM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h48 | 8:49 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87358 | 8:10 AM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 8:56 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87361 | 8:40 AM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 9:26 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87365 | 9:10 AM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 9:56 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87369 | 9:40 AM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 10:26 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87373 | 10:10 AM Prestwick Town (PTW) | 0h46 | 10:56 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Prestwick Town (PTW) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Prestwick Town (PTW) to Glasgow Central (GLC) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 44m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 4:41 AM |
Last train 10:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Scotrail from Prestwick Town (PTW) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trainsScotrail trains will get you between Prestwick Town (PTW) and Glasgow Central (GLC). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Prestwick Town (PTW) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prestwick Town (PTW) to Glasgow Central (GLC) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow Central (GLC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Prestwick Town (PTW) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Most Prestwick Town (PTW) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trains use the Prestwick Town to Glasgow Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Prestwick Town (PTW) and Glasgow Central (GLC) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Prestwick Town from Prestwick city centre
Prestwick Town is 2 km from Prestwick city centre. Public transport options include:
Prestwick Town train station facilities and services
Prestwick Town has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Prestwick Town.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Prestwick Town. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Prestwick Town: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Prestwick Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Prestwick Town: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level from car park to platform 2 and steep ramp to platform 1. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the respective platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
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