The average train between Edinburgh and Inverkip takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Inverkip. 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 Inverkip. 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 Inverkip at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Inverkip. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Inverkip station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Edinburgh to Inverkip train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Inverkip train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverkip station.
Book your Edinburgh to Inverkip train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Edinburgh and Inverkip is 104 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverkip via Glasgow Central in around 2h 47m.