The average train between Edinburgh and Giffnock takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Giffnock. 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 Giffnock at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Giffnock. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Giffnock station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Edinburgh to Giffnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Giffnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Giffnock is 70.4 km. The road distance is 84 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.
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