The average train between Edinburgh and Prestwick takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Prestwick. 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 Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 1:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Prestwick station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Edinburgh to Prestwick train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Prestwick train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Prestwick is 102 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 2m.
