Train Edinburgh to Skelmorlie from £39 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Skelmorlie takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

2h 48m
Duration: 76 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain Glasgow Central - Wemyss Bay

2h 53m

£25–60

Edinburgh to Skelmorlie train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Skelmorlie. 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 Skelmorlie at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

11:59 AM → 2:45 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
12:57 PM → 3:15 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
1:56 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 5:15 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

6:25 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

6:25 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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