Prestwick is situated in South Ayrshire on the west coast, approximately 30 miles southwest of Glasgow. It adjoins the larger town of Ayr, the centre of which is two miles further south along the coast. Prestwick has one secondary and three primary schools, including a denominational school.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport serves many European destinations, as well as hosting transatlantic flights. Prestwick is on the Ayrshire Coast Railway Line between Glasgow and Ayr. The A79 runs directly through the town, and is normally reached from the A77 that extends between Glasgow and Stranraer.