Compare prices and tickets East Kilbride to Prestwick by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from East Kilbride to Prestwick
Typically, there are 5 trains per day from East Kilbride to Prestwick, including direct trains, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Lowest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 22:12 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from East Kilbride to Prestwick trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between East Kilbride and Prestwick from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: East Kilbride to Prestwick train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Kilbride to Prestwick 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 Prestwick, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in East Kilbride and Prestwick
Most East Kilbride to Prestwick trains use the East Kilbride to Prestwick Town station pair. Use this guide to compare East Kilbride and Prestwick train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which East Kilbride station do trains to Prestwick leave from?
Getting to East Kilbride from East Kilbride city centre
East Kilbride train station facilities and services
East Kilbride has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, 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 East Kilbride.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at East Kilbride.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at East Kilbride. 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: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at East Kilbride: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at East Kilbride: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at East Kilbride: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 14, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Hairmyres from East Kilbride city centre
Hairmyres is 3 km from East Kilbride city centre. Public transport options include:
Hairmyres train station facilities and services
Hairmyres has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hairmyres.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hairmyres: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hairmyres: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hairmyres: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform Blue Badge parking bays: 6, 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, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Prestwick station do trains from East Kilbride arrive at?
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.
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