The average train between Edinburgh and Govan takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Govan. 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 Govan. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Govan at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Govan. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Govan station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Edinburgh to Govan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Govan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Govan is 70.7 km. The road distance is 80 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.