The average train between Edinburgh and Neilston takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Neilston. 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 Neilston. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Neilston at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Neilston. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Neilston station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Edinburgh to Neilston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Neilston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Neilston station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Neilston is 79 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Neilston via Glasgow Central in around 2h 20m.