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.
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 10:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Prescot to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Prescot station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Prescot to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Prescot to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Prescot to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Prescot and Edinburgh is 281.7 km. The road distance is 350 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 44m.