The average train between Prestonpans and Manchester takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Prestonpans to Manchester. 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 Prestonpans and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestonpans is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Prestonpans to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Prestonpans station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Prestonpans to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Prestonpans to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Prestonpans to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Prestonpans and Manchester is 279.7 km. The road distance is 370 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 10m.