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Trip Overview

The average train between East Kilbride and Edinburgh takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from East Kilbride 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.

1h 43m
Duration
58 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain train East Kilbride - Glasgow Central
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 48m
£25–49

East Kilbride to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between East Kilbride and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 58.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from East Kilbride to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 48m.

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