The average train between Edinburgh and Prestonpans takes 13 min and the fastest train takes 12 min. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Prestonpans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Prestonpans. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Prestonpans at 11:27 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 13 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Prestonpans station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
Edinburgh to Prestonpans train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Prestonpans train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestonpans station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Prestonpans is 13.2 km. The road distance is 15 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestonpans hourly. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 13 min.
