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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 train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Prestonpans to Edinburgh:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prestonpans to Edinburgh costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 49m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Prestonpans to Edinburgh:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prestonpans to Edinburgh costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 49m.
- Around 50 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prestonpans and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Prestonpans station (PST) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Travel with Lothian Buses, East Coast Buses to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 42 direct buses per day with Lothian Buses, East Coast Buses.
- 6 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
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