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

The cheapest way to get from Prestonpans to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestonpans to Edinburgh is to train which takes 13 min and costs £5 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Prestonpans and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Northfield House and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

Is there a direct train between Prestonpans and Edinburgh?

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

How far is it from Prestonpans to Edinburgh?

The distance between Prestonpans and Edinburgh is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestonpans to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs £5 - £7.

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

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

Where do I catch the Prestonpans to Edinburgh bus from?

Prestonpans to Edinburgh bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from Northfield House station.

Where do I catch the Prestonpans to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Prestonpans to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Prestonpans to Edinburgh is to train which takes 13 min and costs £5 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 49 min.

Where does the Prestonpans to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Prestonpans to Edinburgh bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Prestonpans to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Prestonpans to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestonpans to Edinburgh is 10 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Prestonpans to Edinburgh.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Prestonpans to Edinburgh WaverleyNorth Berwick - Edinburgh / ...
13 min
£5–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Northfield House to Princes Street124 / ...
49 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Prestonpans to Edinburgh9.7 mi
22 min
£30–40
Drive 9.7 mi
1. Drive from Prestonpans to Edinburgh9.7 mi
22 min
£3–4

Prestonpans to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 9.3 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Prestonpans to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £5–7 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, East Coast Buses operates a bus from Northfield House to Princes Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 49 min. Lothian Buses also services this route every 10 minutes.

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