The average train between Prestonpans and Edinburgh takes 14 min and the fastest train takes 12 min. There is a train service every few hours from Prestonpans 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 hourly between Prestonpans and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestonpans is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:56 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 14 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Prestonpans station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
Prestonpans to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestonpans station.
Prestonpans to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Prestonpans and Edinburgh is 13.2 km. The road distance is 15 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Prestonpans to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £4–14 and the journey takes 14 min.
