The average train between Edinburgh and George Square takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh to George Square. 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 George Square. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:46 PM which arrives into George Square at 12:37 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 50 min. 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 George Square station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Edinburgh to George Square train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to George Square train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and George Square is 66.5 km. The road distance is 76 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.