The average train between Edinburgh and Cardross takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. 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 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Cardross at 12:37 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Cardross station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 57m.
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 98 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardross hourly. Tickets cost £27–50 and the journey takes 1h 56m.