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Trip Overview

The average train between Prestwick and Edinburgh takes 2h 1m 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.

2h 1m
Duration
85 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Prestwick to Edinburgh train times

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 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail10h 14m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 2m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 2m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 57m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 17m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 57m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 41m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 17m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 57m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 41m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 17m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 57m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 41m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 17m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 57m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 41m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 17m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 57m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 41m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 56m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 58m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 52m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Prestwick to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Prestwick to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 85 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

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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