Prestwick Beach
A long sandy beach with dunes and views towards the Isle of Arran. It is good for walks, with a promenade along the shore.
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Prestwick: airports, things to do and where to stay
Prestwick is a seaside town in Ayrshire on Scotland's west coast, known for its beaches, its historic golf course and its closeness to Ayr and the Robert Burns country.
Prestwick airports
From the airport to central Prestwick
Glasgow Prestwick airport is about 2 km from central Prestwick.
ScotRail
Prestwick International Airport station is right by the terminal. Trains reach Glasgow Central in about 50 min and also run to Ayr.
Autobuses locales
Local buses run to Prestwick, Ayr and other Ayrshire towns. Check timetables before you travel.
Taxi
Taxi rank outside the terminal. Ayr and Prestwick are a few minutes away; Glasgow is over half an hour by car.
Prestwick
Things to do in Prestwick
Prestwick Mercat Cross
A historic market cross in the centre of the town, a reminder of its old status as a burgh. It is surrounded by shops and cafés.
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Burns Cottage
The thatched cottage in Alloway, near Ayr, where the poet Robert Burns was born in 1759. It is now part of a museum.
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Culzean Castle
An eighteenth-century castle on a cliff on the Ayrshire coast, set among gardens and a country park. It lies south of Ayr.
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Which airport serves Prestwick?
Prestwick is served by Glasgow Prestwick (PIK).
How far is the airport from central Prestwick?
Glasgow Prestwick airport is about 2 km from central Prestwick.
How do I get from the airport to central Prestwick?
From Glasgow Prestwick airport you can take ScotRail (train), Autobuses locales (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Prestwick?
Highlights of Prestwick include Prestwick Beach, Prestwick Mercat Cross, Burns Cottage, and Culzean Castle.
Photo credits
- Prestwick Beach: Oliver Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Prestwick Mercat Cross: Mary and Angus Hogg, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Burns Cottage: DeFacto, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Culzean Castle: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons