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The average train between Prescot and Edinburgh takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Prescot to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 18m
Duration
217 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 11m
£74–117

Prescot to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Prescot and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prescot is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 19m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 13m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 13m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 48m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 46m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 45m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Prescot to Edinburgh? 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.

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  • Distance: 217.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 44m.

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