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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Prestonpans to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€7
Fastest journey
15 m
Average duration
15 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prestonpans to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prestonpans to Edinburgh will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 6 trains that leave Prestonpans for Edinburgh on Mon, Dec 29, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 29 the direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
On Mon, Dec 29 the slowest trains will take 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Prestonpans to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prestonpans to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 13 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€6 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest |
44m Average total duration Fastest 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Prestonpans to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Prestonpans to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Monday, December 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y40354 | On time 8:01 AM Prestonpans station (PST) | 0h15 | 8:16 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W74761 | On time 8:11 AM Prestonpans station (PST) | 0h16 | 8:27 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W74848 | On time 8:38 AM Prestonpans station (PST) | 0h17 | 8:55 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W74851 | On time 9:10 AM Prestonpans station (PST) | 0h15 | 9:25 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W74770 | On time 9:37 AM Prestonpans station (PST) | 0h15 | 9:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W74782 | On time 10:38 AM Prestonpans station (PST) | 0h15 | 10:53 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Prestonpans to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Prestonpans to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 but you can travel from only €3 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:21, the last at 23:14. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 14m.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 06:21 |
Last train 23:14 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Prestonpans to Edinburgh trainsScotRail trains will get you between Prestonpans and Edinburgh from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Prestonpans to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prestonpans to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Prestonpans, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, located 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Prestonpans to Edinburgh
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms and connecting footbridge with stairs or access under rail bridge between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 11
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off at the car park entrance, Gardiner Terrace
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ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WC
HotelLoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms and roadbridge connecting both platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 1
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Near Carpark
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the car park entrance, Platform 2
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