The average train between Edinburgh and Skelmorlie takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Skelmorlie. 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 Skelmorlie. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Skelmorlie at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Skelmorlie. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Skelmorlie station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Edinburgh to Skelmorlie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Skelmorlie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wemyss Bay station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Skelmorlie is 105.7 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wemyss Bay via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 24m.