- Distance: 30.9 mi
- Duration: 59 min
The average train between Edinburgh and Thornton takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Thornton. 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 Thornton. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Thornton at 12:17 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Thornton station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 59 min.
Edinburgh to Thornton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Thornton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glenrothes with Thornton station.
Book your Edinburgh to Thornton train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Edinburgh and Thornton is 24 km. The road distance is 50 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glenrothes with Thornton hourly. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 59 min.
