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.
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.
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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 Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Edinburgh to Giffnock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Giffnock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Edinburgh to Giffnock train tickets online with Cross Country and ScotRail.
The distance between Edinburgh and Giffnock is 70.4 km. The road distance is 82 km.
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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