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Dunfermline to Prestonpans trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunfermline and Prestonpans takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is a train service every few hours from Dunfermline to Prestonpans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 3m
Duration
26 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dunfermline Town to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Leven - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestonpanstrain train Edinburgh - North Berwick / ...
1h 25m
£10–16

Dunfermline to Prestonpans train times

Trains run hourly between Dunfermline and Prestonpans. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Prestonpans at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail59 min • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 1m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 1m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 3m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail54 min • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail49 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 1m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 3m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail54 min • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail49 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 1m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 3m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail54 min • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail49 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunfermline to Prestonpans? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Dunfermline to Prestonpans.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 25.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

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

You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Prestonpans via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 25m.

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