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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Prescot
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
282 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Prescot is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Prescot will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh for Prescot every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 282 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Edinburgh to Prescot
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Prescot among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £60. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 282 km
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3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Prescot train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Prescot trains for today, Wednesday 17 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:52 Edinburgh | 3h27 | 11:19 Prescot | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 18 December | |||||
| 05:12 Edinburgh | 3h34 | 08:46 Prescot | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Prescot
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Prescot run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:12, the last at 20:03. The fastest train covers the 282 km distance in 3h 27m.
Distance 282 km |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 27m |
First train 06:12 |
Last train 20:03 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express from Edinburgh to Prescot trainsAvanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Edinburgh and Prescot from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Prescot train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Prescot by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Prescot, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Prescot
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:45 - 23:30 Sunday 08:15 - 23:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, access to all platforms using station lifts, a stepped footbridge is also available, station is fully accessible.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Prescot bus station is under a mile away on Highfield Place L34 3LA There are bus stops close to the station entrance Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Station front.
ParkingTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- Opening hours: Sunday Closed Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:50 - 23:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Access to Wigan platform down a 25 metre ramp from Portico Lane. Use road bridge to access platform from ticket office. It should be noted that the road bridge has a very narrow footpath.
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0870 608 2608
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Portico Lane.
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