Train Prestwich to Edinburgh from £98 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Prestwich and Edinburgh takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Prestwich 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.

4h 28m
Duration: 226 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Every 4 hours
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4h 41m

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Prestwich to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Prestwich and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Prestwich is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

3:50 PM → 7:40 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
5:50 PM → 9:38 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:50 PM → 11:41 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
11:50 PM → 9:41 AM
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9h 51m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:50 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 3:36 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
1:50 PM → 5:40 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

12:50 AM → 9:41 AM
8h 51m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 3:36 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

12:50 AM → 9:40 AM
8h 50m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 3:39 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:50 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 3:39 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
1:50 PM → 5:43 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
3:50 PM → 7:39 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:50 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 3:36 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
1:50 PM → 5:40 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:50 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 3:36 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
1:50 PM → 5:40 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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