Low cost flights are within reach at this neat little airport 32 miles west of Glasgow city. The terminal boasts several reminders of Elvis's only UK touchdown (3 March 1960 en route to Germany and military service) including the Elvis bar and a gold Hollywood Boulevard-style star. Once outside this stellar space, the M77 road link whisks you to Glasgow city centre. There are no drop-off facilities available at the terminal kerbside, but free drop-off and pick-up at terminal short stay for up to 5mins. Prestwick is the only airport in Scotland served by its own railway station, accessible by a covered airport walkway. The 50min rail journey to Glasgow Central Station runs every 30mins from 05:48 - 23:08 Mon - Sat and 08:50 - 23:07 Sun. Buy your ticket on-board and show your booking card for free or half price rail travel. For full details go to www.firstscotrail.com or call National Rail tel. 08457 484950. By bus, the X77 service is a 50min drive to Glasgow and runs 06:39 - 20:34 Mon - Sat, 08:10 - 1810 Sun. For further info tel. 0141 552 4961 or Ayr 01292 613 500.
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