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How to get fromPrestwick to Edinburgh Waverley Stationby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Prestwick to Edinburgh Waverley Station by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    2h 1m
    £23–54

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77k / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    2h 28m
    £14–26

  3. Drive  74.1 mi

    1. Drive from Prestwick to Edinburgh Waverley Stationcar car 74.1 mi
    1h 32m
    £19–27

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2h 34m
    £25–54

  5. Bus via Shandwick Place

    1. Take the bus from Kyle Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    3h 35m
    £18–32

Prestwick to Edinburgh Waverley Station by train and foot

Calendar271Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 85 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland?

You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Edinburgh Waverley Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 2h 28m.

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