Train Edinburgh to Barrhead from £27 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Barrhead takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Barrhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 2m
Duration: 53 mi
Distance: £27
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central

2h 6m

£15–42

Edinburgh to Barrhead train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Barrhead. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Barrhead at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

7:30 PM → 9:25 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
8:19 PM → 9:54 PM
1h 35m • 1 change
8:27 PM → 10:25 PM
1h 58m • 1 change
9:18 PM → 10:53 PM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

6:25 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:20 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:25 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

6:25 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:20 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:25 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Barrhead.

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Distance: 53 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Barrhead, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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