The average train between Edinburgh and Linwood takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Linwood. 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 Linwood. 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 Linwood at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Linwood. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Linwood station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Edinburgh to Linwood train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Linwood train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Linwood is 82.2 km. The road distance is 90 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Two other operators also service this route.