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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 an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while 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 |
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (15m by train vs 34m by car). Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $4 (€4) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Prestonpans to Edinburgh
How to get from Prestonpans to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prestonpans to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C155657:35 AM0h14Prestonpans station (PST)7:49 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$81One-way0 transfers
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- C155657:35 AM0h14Prestonpans station (PST)7:49 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C155657:35 AM0h14Prestonpans station (PST)7:49 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W840767:10 AM0h14Prestonpans station (PST)7:24 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$81One-way0 transfers
- W840818:09 AM0h14Prestonpans station (PST)8:23 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$81One-way0 transfers
- C1557012:12 PM0h14Prestonpans station (PST)12:26 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$81One-way0 transfers
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- Around 9 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 Scotrail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
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