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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Prestwich takes 9h 2m and the fastest bus takes 7h. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week 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.

9h 2m
Duration
262 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Edinburgh to Prestwich bus times

Buses run twice a week between Edinburgh and Prestwich. The earliest departure is at 8:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Prestwich at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 9h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network11h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusThe Burnley Bus Company7h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Prestwich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 262.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Prestwich, England?

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Longfield Centre via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 32m.

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