Train Edinburgh to Giffnock from £26 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Giffnock takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Giffnock. 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
Duration: 51 mi
Distance: £26
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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

2h 4m

£14–41

Edinburgh to Giffnock train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Giffnock. 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 Giffnock at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 21, 2026

10:27 AM → 12:31 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
12:26 PM → 2:33 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
2:26 PM → 4:31 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
4:26 PM → 6:31 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 22, 2026

6:25 AM → 8:03 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:28 AM
2h • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:04 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 23, 2026

6:25 AM → 8:03 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:28 AM
2h • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:04 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Giffnock? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Giffnock, 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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