The average train between Edinburgh and Hillhead takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 55 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh to Hillhead. 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 Hillhead. 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 Hillhead at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Hillhead. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Hillhead station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Edinburgh to Hillhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Hillhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Hillhead SPT Subway Station.
Book your Edinburgh to Hillhead train tickets online with ScotRail and SPT Subway.
The distance between Edinburgh and Hillhead is 68.5 km. The road distance is 82 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Partick every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 28m.
