There are 3 ways to get from Prestonpans to Edinburgh by train, taxi or car
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Prestonpans to Edinburgh by train
The train journey time between Prestonpans and Edinburgh is around 15 min and covers a distance of around 9 miles. Services are operated by First ScotRail Service. Typically 133 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The cheapest way to get from Prestonpans to Edinburgh is to train which costs £2 - £4 and takes 15 min.
The quickest way to get from Prestonpans to Edinburgh is to train which costs £2 - £4 and takes 15 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Prestonpans and arriving at Edinburgh. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
The distance between Prestonpans and Edinburgh is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.9 miles.
The best way to get from Prestonpans to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs £2 - £4.
The train from Prestonpans to Edinburgh takes 15 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Prestonpans to Edinburgh train services, operated by First ScotRail Service, depart from Prestonpans station.
Prestonpans to Edinburgh train services, operated by First ScotRail Service, arrive at Edinburgh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prestonpans to Edinburgh is 10 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Prestonpans to Edinburgh.
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- Distance: 8.3 miles
- Duration: 15 min
What companies run services between Prestonpans, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
First ScotRail Service operates a train from Prestonpans to Edinburgh hourly. Tickets cost £2 - £4 and the journey takes 15 min.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Prestonpans to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2 - £4
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Standard
- £2 - £4
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- £29 - £35
Taxi and Hutch
- Phone
- +44 131 665 5600
- Website
- taxiandhutch.com
Axis Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7340 567467
Alba Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1875 815 000
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