ferry times
BY AIR
Prestwick International Airport is situated in the heart of Ayrshire and Glasgow International Airport is only a 1 hour drive. Ryanair is the main airline flying into Prestwick with a number of direct flights from London and Europe, other airlines also use this route. Check the contacts below for further information.
BY RAIL
There are main train stations at Ayr, Prestwick, Prestwick Airport and Kilmarnock. Main line trains leave from Glasgow Central Station and this is where the London Sleeper service connects. For further information please contact:
| Journey Times: |
|
| Aberdeen |
3 hours 30 minutes |
| Glasgow |
45 minutes |
| Edinburgh |
1 hours 40 minutes |
| Manchester |
4 hours |
| London |
7 hours |
BY LAND
From England just head towards Carlisle and then follow signs for Kilmarnock and Ayr once you have crossed the Scottish Border. The scenic Galloway Tourist Toute along the A713 is a beautiful alternative to the main roads. From the north, just head south towards Glasgow and pick up the M77/A77.
There are also express coach links from all major cities, via Glasgow and a good network of local bus services within Ayrshire and on the Isle of Arran.
| Drive Times: |
|
| Aberdeen |
4 hours |
| Glasgow |
45 minutes |
| Edinburgh |
1 hour 45 minutes |
| Carlisle |
2 hours 40 minutes |
| Manchester |
4 hours 50 minutes |
BY SEA
There are ferry services from Larne to Cairnryan, Belfast to Stranraer, Ardrossan to Brodick and Largs to Cumbrae. High speed ferries are available from Belfast and Larne to Troon.
