The average train between Barrhead and Edinburgh takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Barrhead to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barrhead and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barrhead is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barrhead to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Barrhead station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Barrhead to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Barrhead station.
Barrhead to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Barrhead to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Barrhead and Edinburgh is 76.5 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Barrhead to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central in around 2h 10m.