The average train between Edinburgh and Holytown takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 44 min. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Holytown. 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 Holytown. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Holytown at 12:02 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Holytown station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
Edinburgh to Holytown train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Holytown train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Holytown station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Holytown is 50.8 km. The road distance is 54 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Holytown hourly. Tickets cost £14–27 and the journey takes 1h 5m.
