Train Prestwick to Edinburgh from £42 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Prestwick and Edinburgh takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is an hourly train service 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.

2h 26m
Duration: 84 mi
Distance: £42
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh

2h 34m

£27–70

Prestwick to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Prestwick and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, June 6, 2026

9:11 PM → 11:31 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
10:12 PM → 12:43 AM
Arrives next day
2h 30m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

9:20 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 1:54 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 3:53 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

5:41 AM → 7:52 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
6:08 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:08 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

5:41 AM → 7:52 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
6:08 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:08 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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