Train Edinburgh to Cardross from £24 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Cardross takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is an hourly train service 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.

1h 47m
Duration: 64 mi
Distance: £24
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level

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1h 43m

£16–51

Edinburgh to Cardross train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Cardross. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Cardross at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

12:00 PM → 1:36 PM
1h 36m • 1 change
1:02 PM → 2:36 PM
1h 34m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 3:37 PM
1h 37m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 4:36 PM
1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

4:50 AM → 6:36 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 7:35 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 9:38 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

4:50 AM → 6:36 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 7:35 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 9:38 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
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