The average train between Edinburgh and Hillhead takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly between Edinburgh and Hillhead. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Hillhead at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 1h 17m. 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 17m.
Edinburgh to Hillhead train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Hillhead train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your Edinburgh to Hillhead train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, SPT Subway and ScotRail.
The distance between Edinburgh and Hillhead is 68.5 km. The road distance is 78 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.
