The average bus between Edinburgh and Prestwich takes 7h 36m and the fastest bus takes 7h. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Prestwich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Prestwich. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Prestwich at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Prestwich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Prestwich. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Prestwich station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Edinburgh to Prestwich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Prestwich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Prestwich is 275.3 km. The road distance is 421 km.
You can take a bus from Princes Street to Longfield Centre via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 11m.