The average train between Edinburgh and Cardross takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh to Cardross. 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 every 30 minutes between Edinburgh and Cardross. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Cardross at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Cardross. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Cardross station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Edinburgh to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cardross station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Cardross is 90.9 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardross via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 1h 43m.