The average train between Prestwick and Edinburgh takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Prestwick 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 30 minutes between Prestwick and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Prestwick to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
Prestwick to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Prestwick to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Prestwick and Edinburgh is 102 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 1m.
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