The average train between Edinburgh and Prestwich takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Prestwich. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Prestwich at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Prestwich. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Prestwich station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Edinburgh to Prestwich train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Prestwich train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Prestwich is 275.3 km. The road distance is 365 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 15m.