What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Prestonpans?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Prestonpans is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Prestonpans?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Prestonpans is to train which takes 13 min and costs £5 - £6.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Prestonpans?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Andrew's House and arriving at Ayres Wynd. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Prestonpans?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Prestonpans. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Prestonpans?

The distance between Edinburgh and Prestonpans is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.6 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Prestonpans without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Prestonpans without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs £5 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Prestonpans?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestonpans takes 13 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Prestonpans bus from?

Edinburgh to Prestonpans bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from St Andrew's House station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Prestonpans train from?

Edinburgh to Prestonpans train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Prestonpans?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Prestonpans is to train which takes 13 min and costs £5 - £6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 45 min.

Where does the Edinburgh to Prestonpans bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Prestonpans bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Ayres Wynd station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Prestonpans train arrive?

Edinburgh to Prestonpans train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestonpans station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Prestonpans?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Prestonpans is 10 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Edinburgh to Prestonpans.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Prestonpans?

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Where can I stay near Prestonpans?

There are 2311+ hotels available in Prestonpans.

Edinburgh to Prestonpans - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Prestonpans by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestonpanstrain Edinburgh - North Berwick / ...
13 min
£5–6
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Ayres Wyndbus 26 / ...
45 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Prestonpanstaxi 9.6 mi
23 min
£30–40
Drive 9.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Prestonpanscar 9.6 mi
23 min
£3–4

Edinburgh to Prestonpans by train

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Distance: 9.3 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestonpans hourly. Tickets cost £5–6 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Lothian Buses operates a bus from St Andrew's House to Ayres Wynd every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 45 min. East Coast Buses also services this route every 15 minutes.

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