The average train between Edinburgh and Prestwich takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Edinburgh and Prestwich. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Prestwich at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 3m. 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 train from Edinburgh to Prestwich. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Prestwich station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Edinburgh to Prestwich train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Prestwich train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Deansgate station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Prestwich is 275.3 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestwich via Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 3h 58m.